Manchester-by-the-Sea MA is a small community located in Essex County. It has a rich history and a vibrant present. The town is known for its beautiful beaches and rolling hills, as well as its quaint downtown area. The town also has many churches that are an important part of the local religious landscape. These churches come from different denominations such as Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian and Unitarian Universalist. Each of these congregations provides spiritual guidance to those who attend their services. They also offer social opportunities to people in the community through activities such as Bible studies, prayer groups and youth programs. Additionally, some of these churches provide outreach programs to those in need, giving back to the Manchester-by-the-Sea community through their generous service and kindness. Together these churches create a place where people can come together to learn about faith while strengthening their bond with each other and building relationships within the local community.
57.7% of the people in Manchester-by-the-Sea are religious:
- 0.8% are Baptist
- 1.6% are Episcopalian
- 48.1% are Catholic
- 0.4% are Lutheran
- 0.7% are Methodist
- 0.9% are Pentecostal
- 1.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.3% are another Christian faith
- 1.2% are Judaism
- 0.2% 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.