The small town of Middlebury, Connecticut is home to a variety of religious congregations. The churches in the area include United Church of Christ, Union Congregational, Community Bible Church, First Congregational Church, and St. John of the Cross Catholic Parish. Each church has its own unique style and set of practices that allow individuals from many different faith backgrounds to find a place for worship and spiritual growth. Through various programs such as bible study, children’s ministries, youth organizations, and other weekly services these churches provide community members with an opportunity to connect in fellowship with other believers. They also provide outreach activities which help to serve their local communities such as providing meals for those in need or offering assistance during times of crisis. These churches are important places for people to come together to celebrate the joys and sorrows that life brings while growing spiritually through their love for each other and God.
49.2% of the people in Middlebury 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.