Alexandria, Pennsylvania is a small town located in Huntingdon County. It is home to approximately 1,100 people who are deeply rooted in their local religious congregations. The churches in Alexandria are an integral part of the community and contribute to its unique atmosphere. There are three churches in Alexandria, all three of which offer a variety of services and activities for the locals. The First United Methodist Church of Alexandria has been around since 1839, and continues to be a welcoming place for members of the community to gather for worship services, fellowship activities, and various outreach programs. The Old Brick Union Church is another long-standing church that has been around since 1872 and offers traditional worship services as well as children's ministries. Lastly, there is Hope Community Church which is relatively new but provides modern services such as podcasting and Bible studies. All three churches actively seek to serve the people of Alexandria with compassion and provide opportunities for spiritual growth throughout the year.
37.0% of the people in Alexandria are religious:
- 1.2% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 5.7% are Catholic
- 1.8% are Lutheran
- 9.7% are Methodist
- 1.8% are Pentecostal
- 4.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 11.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.