The Erie, PA Metro Area is home to several churches of different denominations. Many of the local congregations have been active in the community for generations and provide spiritual guidance and support to their members. Services range from traditional liturgies to more modern contemporary services, offering a variety of worship experiences for all ages. The area also has many nondenominational churches that offer individualized ministries for those seeking spiritual growth and development. Each church serves as an important part of the Metro Area’s vibrant religious fabric, helping to bring people together in faith while providing hope and inspiration.
56.7% of the people in Erie Metro Area are religious:
- 2.1% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 34.0% are Catholic
- 3.0% are Lutheran
- 5.7% are Methodist
- 2.2% are Pentecostal
- 2.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.2% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.7% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.