San Juan County, Washington is home to many churches that represent a range of diverse faiths and denominations. From large, historic congregations to small chapels tucked away in the countryside, these places of worship reflect the area's multifaceted religious heritage. Among San Juan's most prominent churches are St John's Episcopal Church in Friday Harbor, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Lopez Island, and Orcas Island Community Church in Eastsound. In addition to traditional services and activities such as Sunday school and bible study classes, many churches also offer youth groups and support programs for the local community. With their strong commitment to social justice and environmental stewardship, these organizations are an essential part of life on San Juan Island.
31.2% of the people in San Juan County are religious:
- 0.0% are Baptist
- 3.0% are Episcopalian
- 19.4% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 0.0% are Methodist
- 0.2% are Pentecostal
- 1.2% are Presbyterian
- 2.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 4.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% 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.