Wellesley, MA is a small town in Middlesex County which is home to a number of religious congregations. There are churches of various denominations, such as Catholic, Protestant, and non-denominational that have established themselves in the community. These churches offer weekly services and provide support for its members. Aside from providing spiritual guidance to their members, these churches also take part in outreach activities such as summer camps for children, helping those in need, and hosting charity events. Additionally, they serve as both social centers and places of worship for many by offering Bible studies and other forms of fellowship. In short, Wellesley's religious congregations are an important part of the local community and contribute to the sense of community that makes Wellesley such a welcoming place to live.
65.5% of the people in Wellesley are religious:
- 0.8% are Baptist
- 1.7% are Episcopalian
- 54.2% are Catholic
- 0.3% are Lutheran
- 0.5% are Methodist
- 0.4% are Pentecostal
- 2.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 0.9% are another Christian faith
- 3.0% are Judaism
- 0.3% are an eastern faith
- 0.7% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.