Santa Cruz, located on the north coast of California in Santa Cruz County, is known for its stunning natural beauty and relaxed vibe. The area is home to a diverse population and a variety of religious congregations. As one of the oldest cities in California, Santa Cruz has numerous churches which reflect the culture and history of the city. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, First Congregational Church, Grey Bears Community Church, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County and a variety of other denominations are among the many churches in the area. Each church provides services such as worship services, Sunday School programs and social events for their members as well as community outreach programs. These churches provide spiritual guidance and support to those who live in or visit Santa Cruz and are an important part of the fabric of this vibrant city.
31.7% of the people in Santa Cruz are religious:
- 0.3% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 20.1% are Catholic
- 0.4% are Lutheran
- 0.4% are Methodist
- 1.2% are Pentecostal
- 0.7% are Presbyterian
- 1.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.5% are Judaism
- 1.4% 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.