Hopewell Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey is known for its abundance of churches representing a wide variety of faiths and denominations. From small independent congregations to large national organizations, the churches in this area provide a spiritual center for the community. Among them are St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hopewell Bible Church, Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, Hillsdale Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church. Each has its own style and flavor and offers something unique to the local area. Many of these churches offer religious services, classes for children and adults, support groups, outreach programs, special events and more. They serve as a hub for activities that create strong bonds among members of their respective faith communities while also reaching out to those outside of their immediate circle in an effort to foster understanding and cooperation among all believers.
35.3% of the people in Hopewell are religious:
- 2.0% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 15.7% are Catholic
- 0.9% are Lutheran
- 4.7% are Methodist
- 2.2% are Pentecostal
- 1.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.5% are Judaism
- 0.8% are an eastern faith
- 0.9% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.