Montgomery County, Maryland is home to a variety of churches that represent different denominations and beliefs. There are numerous Catholic, Protestant and non-denominational congregations in the county, representing many Christian faith traditions. In addition, there are several Jewish synagogues throughout the area as well as a number of mosques for the county’s Muslim community. Many of these places of worship serve their local neighborhoods by providing religious services and support as well as outreach programs to help those in need. While each church has its own unique personality and mission, they all share a common goal: to provide a spiritual home for people in Montgomery County.
40.6% of the people in Montgomery County are religious:
- 4.7% are Baptist
- 1.4% are Episcopalian
- 14.0% are Catholic
- 1.2% are Lutheran
- 3.0% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 1.6% are Presbyterian
- 1.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.5% are another Christian faith
- 3.2% are Judaism
- 1.3% are an eastern faith
- 1.3% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.