Essex County, New Jersey is home to a variety of religious congregations, offering spiritual guidance and community support to its citizens. The county boasts an array of churches, including Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist and other denominations. These churches serve the growing population in Essex County through their ministries of worship and outreach. In addition to regular services and activities, they provide spiritual direction and support for those facing difficult times or struggles in life. Many churches also have youth programs that provide educational opportunities and recreational activities for children. All the churches in Essex County work together to give the community a strong sense of purpose and unity, as well as a safe environment for growth and development.
56.9% of the people in Essex County are religious:
- 5.2% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 34.3% are Catholic
- 0.2% are Lutheran
- 2.4% are Methodist
- 1.3% are Pentecostal
- 1.6% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.0% are another Christian faith
- 3.0% are Judaism
- 1.2% are an eastern faith
- 3.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.