The Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metro Area is home to numerous religious congregations from a variety of denominations. The area offers a diverse range of places of worship, including churches of the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Eastern Orthodox faiths. There are also several non-denominational churches, as well as Jewish synagogues and mosques for the Muslim community. These local religious congregations contribute significantly to the spiritual life in the region, providing a source of comfort and guidance to people of all ages. Additionally, some local churches host special events such as Christmas pageants and Easter egg hunts that bring members of the community together in celebration. Through these activities, local churches provide an invaluable contribution to both faith-based gatherings and public events that build strong relationships between individuals and families in the area.
48.5% of the people in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area are religious:
- 1.4% are Baptist
- 0.8% are Episcopalian
- 35.7% are Catholic
- 1.0% are Lutheran
- 1.1% are Methodist
- 2.0% are Pentecostal
- 0.9% are Presbyterian
- 1.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.5% are Judaism
- 1.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.3% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.