Parma Heights, OH is a suburb of Cleveland and it is home to numerous churches and religious congregations of various denominations. The city has a rich history when it comes to houses of worship, with the oldest church in Parma Heights having been founded in 1873. A number of the churches have been around for decades, with some dating back to the late 1800’s. The area is home to Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal and Pentecostal congregations. There are also several non-denominational churches that serve the needs of area residents. These churches provide spiritual comfort and guidance to their members as well as outreach programs for those in need. In addition, many offer community activities such as music events, spiritual retreats and youth group meetings. All of these options demonstrate the importance that religion plays in the lives of Parma Heights residents.
52.2% of the people in Parma Heights are religious:
- 4.6% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 29.6% are Catholic
- 2.5% are Lutheran
- 2.4% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 2.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.6% are another Christian faith
- 2.4% are Judaism
- 0.7% are an eastern faith
- 0.3% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.