Bellingham, WA is home to many churches that span across various denominations and faith backgrounds. From the historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the downtown area, to Congregation Beth Israel which serves the Jewish community, and Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Mission, Bellingham has a wide range of religious congregations. Each church offers its own services and activities geared towards their respective faiths as well as outreach programs for those who may be struggling or in need of support. Along with providing spiritual guidance, many churches also host events such as food drives or clothing exchanges to help serve the local community. Bellingham is truly an inclusive city with a diverse mix of religions and beliefs that are welcomed throughout the city.
29.7% of the people in Bellingham are religious:
- 0.5% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 7.0% are Catholic
- 2.0% are Lutheran
- 0.9% are Methodist
- 1.1% are Pentecostal
- 4.3% are Presbyterian
- 2.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 9.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.8% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.