Pleasantville, NJ is a small city with a tight-knit community. It’s known for its quaint atmosphere and friendly people, which makes it the perfect place to start or raise a family. There are many local religious congregations in Pleasantville that cater to the spiritual needs of its residents. Some examples include First Baptist Church of Pleasantville, St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and St. Peter's Episcopal Church. All three congregations offer weekly services, Bible studies, children's ministries and youth groups as well as special events throughout the year to promote fellowship among the members of their respective communities. The churches provide an important role in Pleasantville by providing a safe and secure environment for individuals to express their faith without judgement or prejudice from others in the community.
42.9% of the people in Pleasantville are religious:
- 1.9% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 24.7% are Catholic
- 1.2% are Lutheran
- 3.1% are Methodist
- 1.2% are Pentecostal
- 0.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.6% are another Christian faith
- 1.4% are Judaism
- 0.7% are an eastern faith
- 3.4% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.