Derby, Connecticut is a small suburban city located in the southwestern part of the state. The area is known for its historic buildings and charming atmosphere, and it is home to a variety of religious congregations. There are several churches in Derby that cater to diverse denominations such as Baptists, Lutherans, Catholics, Episcopalians, and Presbyterians. Each church serves its local community with weekly services, youth groups, bible studies, counseling programs and other activities. Additionally, many churches are involved in outreach programs to serve those who are living in poverty or struggling in life. These churches provide an important source of spiritual support for residents of Derby and surrounding areas.
49.2% of the people in Derby are religious:
- 1.3% are Baptist
- 1.4% are Episcopalian
- 36.0% are Catholic
- 0.7% are Lutheran
- 1.5% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 2.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.5% are another Christian faith
- 1.3% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.5% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.