Gilpin, PA is a small rural community located in the western part of the state. Home to a close-knit community, it also boasts a rich history and local religious institutions that have been a part of the community for generations. The churches within Gilpin are varied in faith and denomination and offer something for everyone. There's St. Rita's Catholic Church, which was founded in 1891 and has been an active member of the region's faith community since then; Gilpin Presbyterian Church, which offers Sunday school programs and other activities for members of all ages; Gilpin United Methodist church, which provides worship services as well as outreach activities to those in need; and Gilpin Bible Fellowship Church, which is committed to grounding congregants in Biblical teachings. Each church plays an essential role in serving the local community and provides support both spiritually and socially to its members.
52.9% of the people in Gilpin are religious:
- 1.9% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 17.2% are Catholic
- 8.2% are Lutheran
- 6.8% are Methodist
- 1.3% are Pentecostal
- 10.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.2% 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.