Fishers Island is a small island located off the coast of Connecticut, with a population of around 500 people. As such, there is a limited number of religious congregations on the island. However, those that are present offer a great sense of community and fellowship for those who attend. From traditional churches to more eclectic services, Fishers Island offers something for everyone looking to find spiritual nourishment. One such church is St Mary's Church which holds weekly Masses and provides spiritual guidance and support for its congregation. Other denominations represented on the island include the Catholic Church, the Episcopal Church, and Lutheran Churches among others. These churches provide an important gathering place for the local community to come together in faith and support one another.
72.6% of the people in Fishers Island are religious:
- 0.4% are Baptist
- 0.8% are Episcopalian
- 60.0% are Catholic
- 2.2% are Lutheran
- 1.7% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 1.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.2% are another Christian faith
- 1.4% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 1.3% affilitates with Islam
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