Christian and feeling meh about church

[Scooby5kids]

I found faith a few years ago and I was confirmed in a CofE church. I used to be so keen to go and learn, I loved singing, praying and reading the Bible, but it seems since the the pandemic I've really struggled to get back into it. I struggle to find the motivation to go once a month now. I feel so guilty because I've not been since Easter Sunday. I don't know why I don't want to go I just don't feel as spiritually connected. Is anyone else feeling like this?

sorry you are in this situation. I don’t think you’re alone though. I really like the Lectio 365 app which gives you 5 minutes or so each morning and evening, and you can listen or read. Start small with that. Do you know many people at church? It could be useful to join something there just to feel connected with the people.

You could choose to try a different church each week to see if a new form of worship appeals more. Or you could sign up for an Alpha course.

I am considering trying another church but I feel bad about leaving

I am the same since lockdown. I watch more on line. I think it’s just the effort involved to actually go. I miss going.

Yes, I got out of the habit of doing things and now things are returning back to normal it's hard to find motivation to go out. One of the main reasons I've gone off it is because I also used to get a lot out of it socially as well as spiritually, but it seems the congregation has halved since going back. A lot of the people that would talk to me have pulled away or don't seem as approachable and sociable anymore. They're still friendly in passing, but it's hard to explain, it's like they're more distant. The vicar was really strict on the covid rules for a lot longer than when was legally required (which I can totally understand it's keeping us safe) but it's only just started to go back to normal these last few weeks and there is still loads of things that they don't do anymore. The vicar used to be really friendly and talk to the congregation after service but he just disappears into the back now. I've not said more than a few words to him since the beginning of the pandemic. It's like everything is boring and flat and nobody wants to have conversations or talk about faith outside of the services, people just leave straight away and go home.

OP, I think this is just the Covid effect. It is everywhere - we are struggling to lure players back to bridge clubs across the country, as they’ve all got used to playing online and won’t make the effort to turn out in person.
People have got rusty at social contact, and have spent two years in masks and social distancing - it will take time for things to normalise.
My own church is beginning to refill, and we have at last restarted the coffee and biscuits after the service, where people stay and chat. But services are still streamed to Youtube, and many people prefer that to making the effort to attend in person.
Why not be part of the change you want? Be proactive - go up and speak to the vicar or fellow parishioners yourself, rather than wait to be approached, offer to staff the coffee rota, organise a Bible reading session or prayer group.

Is there a smaller group you can go to in person? Or maybe a small group at another church?

Can you instigate some social stuff yourself?
I found myself in a similar position after covid, and church is my main social/friendship group but I found the social part very difficult after lock downs etc.
I spoke to the vicar about setting up some social opportunities, particularly aimed at people who work full time hours and find it difficult to access stuff that goes on at church during the day.
I've been organising a walking group once a month on Saturday mornings, just a short local stroll with a coffee shop en route and it's been a great success with people of all ages.
Also, I'm planning to start inviting people home for lunch after the service every few weeks.
We also have a bring and share meal after the service once a month which is a good time of getting to know people and doesn't take much organising.