Colchester, Connecticut, located in New London County, is home to several religious congregations. The town is comprised of a variety of Christian denominations including Catholic, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist and Presbyterian churches. The town also has several nondenominational churches. Each church offers something different for its members and guests. Services range from traditional worship services to contemporary gatherings. They also provide various ministries such as youth groups, Bible studies and other fellowship events. Each church prides itself in serving the spiritual needs of its congregants while providing a welcoming atmosphere to guests from all backgrounds and beliefs. Whether it’s an intimate setting or a larger gathering of worshippers, Colchester’s churches offer something for everyone who seeks a deeper connection with God and their faith community.
45.2% of the people in Colchester are religious:
- 2.6% are Baptist
- 1.3% are Episcopalian
- 32.0% are Catholic
- 0.7% are Lutheran
- 1.1% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 2.7% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.8% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.1% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.