Oyster Bay, NY is a small town located on the north shore of Long Island in Nassau County. Home to nearly 30,000 people, it is home to many religious congregations of various denominations that serve the local population. From Baptist to Catholic to Episcopalian churches, there are several places for residents to seek religious solace and guidance. The Oyster Bay United Methodist Church is one of the premier churches in town and offers services including Sunday worship services, bible study courses, youth groups, and other social activities. Other churches in Oyster Bay include St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, Grace Baptist Church, and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. All of these churches provide an opportunity for spiritual nourishment as well as camaraderie with fellow believers within the community.
67.7% of the people in Oyster Bay are religious:
- 0.9% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 52.2% are Catholic
- 1.5% are Lutheran
- 1.2% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 0.7% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.9% are another Christian faith
- 6.0% are Judaism
- 0.2% are an eastern faith
- 1.2% affilitates with Islam
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