Modesto, California is home to a variety of local churches and religious congregations. There are churches in most denominations, from Baptist, Lutheran, Evangelical Free, Catholic and non-denominational. Several smaller churches are also present in the area. Many of these churches have social services available such as food pantries, support groups, and community outreach projects which benefit the local population. Additionally, many of the congregations engage in international mission work, sending volunteers abroad to serve those in need. Each church has its own unique style of worship but all strive to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ while providing a supportive community to its members. In Modesto it is easy to find a church that meets your unique spiritual needs and interests.
39.7% of the people in Modesto are religious:
- 2.1% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 21.2% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 1.2% are Methodist
- 4.0% are Pentecostal
- 0.7% are Presbyterian
- 2.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.6% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.