Rockingham County, New Hampshire is home to a variety of religious congregations. Located about an hour north of Boston, the area is comprised of many small towns and rural areas. As such, there are a range of churches and other places of worship that serve the locality’s diverse spiritual needs. These include traditional denominations such as Baptist and Lutheran churches, as well as non-denominational Christian churches and various other nondenominational organizations. Within the county, there are also numerous interfaith organizations that promote collaboration between congregations and respect for differences in belief systems. Apart from traditional religious organizations, Rockingham County also accommodates a range of spiritual groups, including those promoting holistic health practices such as yoga and meditation. Each congregation offers a unique atmosphere and shared faith community for its members; this allows local residents to find spiritual fulfillment in whatever form works best for them.
39.0% of the people in Rockingham County are religious:
- 1.6% are Baptist
- 1.3% are Episcopalian
- 28.8% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 1.5% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 2.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.