Lancaster County, Nebraska is home to a variety of religious congregations. In addition to the better-known Christian denominations such as Catholic, Baptist, and Lutheran churches, there are also many smaller churches representing a range of religious beliefs. These include Quaker, Unitarian Universalist, and non-denominational churches. Also present in Lancaster County are several Native American worship centers that offer ceremonies meant to bring balance and harmony to body, mind, and spirit. These spiritual centers offer traditional practices such as sweat lodges, vision quests, and purification rituals for community members seeking comfort and guidance. Regardless of their beliefs or backgrounds, everyone is welcome at these houses of worship where they can nurture their faith through services and activities.
47.9% of the people in Lancaster County are religious:
- 1.0% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 15.3% are Catholic
- 10.0% are Lutheran
- 7.0% are Methodist
- 1.5% are Pentecostal
- 4.2% are Presbyterian
- 1.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.2% are Judaism
- 0.3% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.