Hershey, Pennsylvania is a small town with a population of 14,257 according to the 2010 U.S. Census. It has strong ties to the chocolate industry, but it also boasts several local religious congregations. Among these are Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Faith United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church of Hershey, and First United Presbyterian Church of Hershey. Each of these churches offer weekly services and Bible studies for their members as well as various outreach programs within the community. These churches often host events such as conferences or charity drives that bring people together from all over the area. The churches in Hershey strive to create an environment where people feel welcome and accepted regardless of their beliefs and backgrounds. They hope to foster a sense of unity in the community through their spiritual guidance and charitable activities, while still providing opportunities for personal growth and development in faith-based areas for their members.
48.5% of the people in Hershey are religious:
- 2.2% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 15.3% are Catholic
- 5.2% are Lutheran
- 9.5% are Methodist
- 1.4% are Pentecostal
- 4.4% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.0% are another Christian faith
- 1.2% are Judaism
- 0.9% are an eastern faith
- 0.9% affilitates with Islam
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