Amherst, Nebraska is a small town located in the southeastern corner of Buffalo County. It is home to a variety of churches that serve both the local population and the surrounding area. The Amherst United Methodist Church is one of the oldest and most prominent churches in town, having served local worshippers since 1887. Other denominations represented in Amherst include Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Assembly of God and Catholic. Each church has its own unique services and programs that cater to both its congregants and visitors. Additionally, many churches in Amherst offer weekly Bible studies, Sunday school classes, and special events such as Vacation Bible School or retreats for youth groups. Furthermore, each church contributes to the local community in different ways such as through outreach projects or providing assistance with food pantries and other services. The churches provide a place for worshipers to come together for fellowship and spiritual nourishment while also being involved in their local community.
60.7% of the people in Amherst are religious:
- 3.6% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 20.1% are Catholic
- 13.3% are Lutheran
- 13.6% are Methodist
- 3.3% are Pentecostal
- 1.1% are Presbyterian
- 1.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.