Penasco, New Mexico is a small village located in the Taos County region of the state. Although it is a relatively small town, Penasco is home to several vibrant churches that have served the community for many years. Many of these congregations are associated with various Christian denominations, including Baptist, Catholic and Methodist, and serve as spiritual centers of the town. The congregations also provide social and recreational activities for members of their churches and the community at large. Many also offer bible study groups, Sunday school classes and special events such as fundraisers or retreats throughout the year. The churches in Penasco offer a sense of unity to the community as well as a connection to religious traditions that have been part of this area for generations.
69.3% of the people in Penasco are religious:
- 1.2% are Baptist
- 1.0% are Episcopalian
- 55.2% are Catholic
- 0.1% are Lutheran
- 0.5% are Methodist
- 2.0% are Pentecostal
- 0.7% are Presbyterian
- 1.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.2% are Judaism
- 2.5% are an eastern faith
- 0.9% affilitates with Islam
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