Chatham Borough, NJ is home to a variety of churches and houses of worship representing many different denominations. There are several Episcopal, Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Jewish and non-denominational congregations in the area. These churches vary in size from small groups of 15-20 members to large congregations of hundreds or even thousands. All of these churches provide services and programs designed to meet the needs of the local community. In addition to traditional religious activities such as weekly services and bible study classes, some churches also offer youth ministry programs, counseling services and outreach programs to people in need. Chatham Borough is a diverse community that is committed to spiritual growth and social justice for all its citizens. Through their commitment to service and faith-based initiatives, these congregations create a strong foundation for our town's future.
60.0% of the people in Chatham borough are religious:
- 0.8% are Baptist
- 1.2% are Episcopalian
- 42.8% are Catholic
- 1.2% are Lutheran
- 2.1% are Methodist
- 0.4% are Pentecostal
- 2.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 4.3% are another Christian faith
- 1.6% are Judaism
- 1.6% are an eastern faith
- 0.9% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.