The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA Metro Area is home to many different religious congregations and churches. There are over 200 churches in the area that serve the needs of a wide variety of faith communities. These religious organizations provide spiritual guidance and support to the residents of the region. The type of faith practiced by each church ranges from traditional Christian denominations like Lutheran, Catholic, and Methodist, to more modern practices such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. Many of these churches also offer other services such as food pantries, shelters for homeless individuals or families, and after-school programs for young people. These organizations are dedicated not only to serving their congregations with spiritual needs but also coordinating with local government initiatives to make sure that everyone has access to resources necessary for social well-being.
50.7% of the people in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area are religious:
- 0.4% are Baptist
- 0.7% are Episcopalian
- 24.1% are Catholic
- 8.1% are Lutheran
- 4.0% are Methodist
- 0.5% are Pentecostal
- 6.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.6% are Judaism
- 1.4% are an eastern faith
- 0.6% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.