Decatur, NY is a small town located in the Catskill Mountains of New York. It has a rich history and heritage and is home to several local religious congregations. There are three churches in Decatur: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, United Methodist Church and St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints offers a range of services including Sunday School, Sacrament Meeting, Relief Society meetings and activities for children. The United Methodist Church provides weekly sermons and Sunday School as well as community outreach activities such as food pantries, clothing closets, meals for seniors and others in need. Lastly, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church offers masses on Sundays and holy days, as well as Reconciliation services throughout the week. These churches offer spiritual guidance and fellowship for the congregation members who come from all walks of life within the Decatur area.
38.6% of the people in Decatur are religious:
- 1.7% are Baptist
- 2.1% are Episcopalian
- 18.6% are Catholic
- 1.3% are Lutheran
- 8.5% are Methodist
- 0.3% are Pentecostal
- 1.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.4% are Judaism
- 0.6% 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.