New York City is a major metropolitan area with hundreds of churches, and religious congregations. The diversity of faiths in the city is vast, ranging from traditional Christian denominations to Eastern Orthodox religions. There are also numerous Protestant churches offering services in multiple languages. Other religious centers located in New York City include Jewish synagogues, Islamic mosques, and Buddhist temples. Each church offers unique services to the community such as bible studies, worship services, youth groups, and support groups. All of these organizations strive to provide spiritual guidance and social activities that help their members serve the greater good. From large megachurches to small local chapels, there are plenty of places for people to come together and express their faith in New York City.
37.9% of the people in New York are religious:
- 1.6% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 26.0% are Catholic
- 0.2% are Lutheran
- 0.7% are Methodist
- 1.2% are Pentecostal
- 0.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.9% are another Christian faith
- 1.0% are Judaism
- 0.3% are an eastern faith
- 2.8% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.