West Orange, New Jersey is home to several local religious congregations. These churches range from long-established houses of worship to newer and growing congregations. The diversity of these churches allows for a variety of denominations and cultures to be represented in the West Orange area. There are a number of well-known churches such as St Peter’s Episcopal Church, St John’s Lutheran Church, and Redeemer Lutheran Church. Additionally, there are numerous smaller established churches such as Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church and the Seventh Day Adventist Church. These churches provide a unique opportunity for members of the community to come together for shared prayer, fellowship, and support during difficult times. Because they serve such an important role in the community, West Orange's churches continue to play an integral part in the spiritual life of its citizens.
56.9% of the people in West Orange are religious:
- 5.2% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 34.3% are Catholic
- 0.2% are Lutheran
- 2.4% are Methodist
- 1.3% are Pentecostal
- 1.6% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.0% are another Christian faith
- 3.0% are Judaism
- 1.2% are an eastern faith
- 3.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.