The Ocala, FL Metro Area is home to a wide variety of churches and religious congregations representing many different denominations and spiritual beliefs. In addition to traditional Christian churches, there are also churches for Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists. All of these local congregations provide spiritual guidance and moral support for their members as well as outreach programs that serve the wider community. Many of the churches in the area host events such as concerts, classes, bible studies, youth activities and more. They also often support various charitable causes. The churches in the Ocala area foster a sense of community spirit and bring people together from different backgrounds to celebrate their faith while giving back to those in need.
35.4% of the people in Ocala Metro Area are religious:
- 6.6% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 9.8% are Catholic
- 1.1% are Lutheran
- 3.6% are Methodist
- 2.4% are Pentecostal
- 1.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.4% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.