Jewett City, CT is home to several beautiful and historic religious congregations that have held services for many years. The oldest church in the area is St. Mary's Church which was established in 1832 and continues to be a staple of the community today. Other churches around town include the United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church, Pilgrim Covenant Church, and Salem Covenant Church. Each of these houses of worship offer spiritual guidance and support to their members as well as providing outreach programs that benefit the greater Jewett City Community. In addition to offering traditional Sunday services, many of these churches host special events throughout the year such as Bible studies, Vacation Bible School, soup kitchens, prayer groups, and more. These religious institutions provide a sense of community and belonging for the people who call Jewett City home.
45.2% of the people in Jewett City 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
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.