New Kensington, PA is home to a wide range of religious congregations. The majority of the churches in New Kensington are Protestant Christian denominations, including the United Methodist Church, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and the Presbyterian Church USA. Other denominations of Christianity found in the area are Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, and non-denominational. There are also several Jewish synagogues located within city limits. All of the religious congregations provide spiritual guidance and support for their members and serve as a source of community connection. They often host events that bring members together such as Bible studies, weekly services, and special gatherings like concerts or retreats. These churches also offer volunteer opportunities to help those in need in the local community as well as engage in mission trips around the world. In addition to providing spiritual guidance and service to their members, these churches provide an environment for individuals to develop meaningful connections with one another and grow spiritually.
60.1% of the people in New Kensington are religious:
- 0.6% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 33.8% are Catholic
- 5.8% are Lutheran
- 8.0% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 5.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% 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.