West Hartford, CT is home to a variety of religious congregations. These include Christian denominations such as Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox churches; Jewish synagogues; Muslim mosques; and many other religious communities. Many of these places of worship have been in West Hartford for generations and are actively involved in local life. In addition to providing spiritual guidance for their members, many of the churches in West Hartford offer social services, educational programs, recreational activities, and other resources for the larger community. They provide a diverse range of opportunities for people from different faiths to come together to learn and celebrate their commonalities while respecting their differences. As a result, these churches form an important part of the rich cultural heritage of West Hartford and play an integral role in promoting unity and understanding among its residents.
49.8% of the people in West Hartford are religious:
- 2.2% are Baptist
- 1.3% are Episcopalian
- 31.7% are Catholic
- 1.4% are Lutheran
- 2.2% are Methodist
- 1.2% are Pentecostal
- 3.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.4% are another Christian faith
- 1.6% are Judaism
- 0.6% are an eastern faith
- 0.3% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.