Pelham Manor, NY is a small village located in Westchester County, New York. While it has a relatively small population of just over 2,000 people, the village has several local religious congregations that make up an important part of its community. These churches serve as gathering places for residents to come together and share their faith and beliefs in God. St. Catharine's Roman Catholic Church is one of the oldest churches in the area, having been founded in 1894 by German immigrants who settled in Pelham Manor. The Zion Lutheran Church is another prominent congregation in the village, established in 1925 by Scandinavian immigrants to provide spiritual guidance to their families and others in the community. Both churches offer regular services and special events throughout the year that bring people from all walks of life together to celebrate their faith. Additionally, there are several other smaller churches scattered throughout Pelham Manor that serve as spiritual homes for those seeking comfort and guidance.
64.9% of the people in Pelham Manor are religious:
- 1.6% are Baptist
- 1.5% are Episcopalian
- 47.0% are Catholic
- 0.8% are Lutheran
- 1.8% are Methodist
- 0.9% are Pentecostal
- 1.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.9% are another Christian faith
- 5.2% are Judaism
- 0.8% are an eastern faith
- 1.5% affilitates with Islam
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