Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is a small town located in the western part of the state. It has a population of fewer than 6,000 people and is best known for its annual Groundhog Day celebration. Despite its small size, Punxsutawney still has several local religious congregations that serve the community. These include churches from both Protestant and Catholic denominations. The local churches are an important part of the community, providing spiritual guidance to their members as well as hosting events and activities that bring people together. From outreach programs to Bible studies to worship services, these congregations strive to be a place where people can come together in unity and faith.
58.8% of the people in Punxsutawney are religious:
- 0.9% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 22.9% are Catholic
- 2.0% are Lutheran
- 15.7% are Methodist
- 1.3% are Pentecostal
- 4.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 10.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.