Halcott, NY is a small rural town located in the southern Catskills region of New York. Its population is small, but its religious congregations are plentiful. The churches and other places of worship in Halcott offer a variety of denominations from conservative to progressive as well as interfaith opportunities. Places of worship include the United Methodist Church, Grace Bible Church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Saint John's Lutheran Church, and the Halcott Community Presbyterian Church. All of these places provide spiritual guidance and serve as gathering places for members of their respective faiths to come together and share experiences as well as celebrate important holidays throughout the year. Additionally, many of these congregations offer outreach services such as food pantries and after school programs that benefit both the local community and those in need beyond its borders. By providing these supportive services, these churches have become integral parts of Halcott’s landscape that not only bring people together but also help better care for those living in this rural area.
37.2% of the people in Halcott are religious:
- 0.3% are Baptist
- 0.8% are Episcopalian
- 20.7% are Catholic
- 1.9% are Lutheran
- 7.3% are Methodist
- 0.1% are Pentecostal
- 2.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.4% are Judaism
- 0.3% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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