Sacramento, California is home to a wide variety of religious congregations. With the city's diverse population, various denominations and faith traditions are present including Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu communities. Many churches in Sacramento have been around for generations while new ones emerge as the city grows. These churches offer a variety of services and activities to cater to the needs of their members such as prayer meetings, Bible studies and children's programs. They also provide a space for people of all backgrounds to come together and recognize their shared values and beliefs. No matter what denomination or faith tradition you may belong to, there are plenty of opportunities in Sacramento to find a spiritual home.
37.7% of the people in Sacramento are religious:
- 3.3% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 16.9% are Catholic
- 0.7% are Lutheran
- 1.2% are Methodist
- 2.5% are Pentecostal
- 0.8% are Presbyterian
- 3.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 1.6% are an eastern faith
- 0.9% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.