New Shoreham, Rhode Island is a small town located on Block Island and home to approximately 1,000 people. The local religious congregations in the area are comprised of several Catholic churches, such as St. Andrew's Church and St. Ann's Church, as well as two non-denominational churches called Harbor of Hope and New Life Christian Fellowship. Each congregation offers a variety of services, from weekly bible study classes to community volunteer events. Many locals enjoy attending the range of religious services available in the area due to the small town atmosphere that provides an intimate setting for worship and reflection. Additionally, each church also serves as a community hub where many individuals can gather in fellowship for support or spiritual guidance. The churches in New Shoreham provide a sense of faith and hope that resonates throughout the whole town.
46.5% of the people in New Shoreham are religious:
- 2.2% are Baptist
- 2.9% are Episcopalian
- 35.7% are Catholic
- 0.8% are Lutheran
- 0.7% are Methodist
- 0.5% are Pentecostal
- 1.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
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