Canajoharie, NY is a small town situated on the banks of the Mohawk River in upstate New York. The town has a rich history and diverse cultural heritage, which is reflected in its religious congregations. Canajoharie is home to numerous churches that serve both local and surrounding communities. These churches range from Protestant denominations such as Baptist, Methodist, and Lutheran to Catholic and non-denominational Christian faiths. Some of these churches have been around for centuries, providing spiritual guidance to generations of residents. In addition, due to its proximity to Albany, there are numerous smaller religious communities including the Bahai Faith, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam. Each congregation contributes to the unique character of Canajoharie by offering spiritual guidance and fellowship amongst the community members.
43.9% of the people in Canajoharie are religious:
- 1.0% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 27.9% are Catholic
- 4.4% are Lutheran
- 2.6% are Methodist
- 0.4% are Pentecostal
- 3.6% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.2% are Judaism
- 0.1% 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.