Florida is a diverse state in terms of religious beliefs and practices. There are numerous churches in Florida State that represent a variety of faiths. These include Catholic, Protestant, Lutheran, Seventh-day Adventist, Mormon, Unitarian Universalist, and many more. Each congregation offers its own unique services to its members as well as to the greater community. From their church buildings to their community outreach programs, these congregations strive to bring the gospel of Christ to the people of Florida State through prayer, music, worship, education and service. In addition to providing spiritual guidance to their members, many churches also offer various programs for those in need such as food pantries or thrift stores. Through these efforts, churches in Florida State seek to make a positive impact on the lives of everyone who calls this wonderful state home.
39.7% of the people in Florida are religious:
- 8.0% are Baptist
- 0.7% are Episcopalian
- 13.9% are Catholic
- 0.8% are Lutheran
- 3.3% are Methodist
- 2.4% are Pentecostal
- 1.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.7% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 0.9% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.