Middlesex County, Connecticut is home to a diverse array of religious congregations. From traditional Christian denominations such as Catholic, Baptist, and Methodist to non-traditional practice settings such as Episcopalian, Unitarian Universalist and Quaker Meeting Houses there is something for everyone. These churches are integral parts of their local communities providing much needed religious guidance, education and social support. Many offer worship services, bible study, youth groups and community outreach programs. They also provide valuable resources such as food pantries for those in need of basic necessities. By being an active part of the community these churches help foster a sense of belonging in an ever changing world.
42.3% of the people in Middlesex County are religious:
- 0.7% are Baptist
- 1.7% are Episcopalian
- 28.5% are Catholic
- 1.7% are Lutheran
- 1.9% are Methodist
- 0.2% are Pentecostal
- 4.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.6% are Judaism
- 0.6% are an eastern faith
- 0.1% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.