Lancaster, Pennsylvania is home to a variety of religious congregations that serve the needs of the local community. The city has a mix of denominations including Catholic, Protestant, Lutheran, and non-denominational churches. Each church provides its own unique services such as Sunday worship services, Bible study classes, youth programs, missions trips, and more. Many of these churches have been in existence for generations and provide an important part of Lancaster's cultural identity. In addition to meeting spiritual needs, many offer social activities such as holiday dinners and community events. With so many churches in town there is always something happening in Lancaster to meet the religious needs of its citizens.
49.9% of the people in Lancaster are religious:
- 0.6% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 10.3% are Catholic
- 4.5% are Lutheran
- 7.0% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 4.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 20.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.