Plainfield, MA is a small rural town located in the western part of Massachusetts. It is home to several local religious congregations that provide spiritual guidance and support for its residents. Among them are the First Congregational Church, Plainfield United Methodist Church, and St. Mary's Episcopal Church. The First Congregational Church is one of the oldest churches in town and has been a source of community and faith since its founding in 1774. It provides traditional worship services, youth programs, Bible studies, and other outreach activities to members and visitors alike. The Plainfield United Methodist Church offers similar programming with a more contemporary take on worship services where members can find guidance and comfort from God’s word. Lastly, St. Mary's Episcopal Church has served the community for more than 130 years with regular Sunday morning services as well as special events throughout the year such as Advent celebrations and Easter egg hunts for children. All three churches share a common mission—to spread God’s love throughout their area while providing spiritual nourishment to everyone who passes through their doors.
42.6% of the people in Plainfield are religious:
- 0.6% are Baptist
- 1.1% are Episcopalian
- 32.2% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 0.8% are Methodist
- 0.2% are Pentecostal
- 2.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.4% are another Christian faith
- 1.3% are Judaism
- 0.7% are an eastern faith
- 0.1% affilitates with Islam
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