Glendale, Arizona, is home to a variety of religious congregations representing many different faiths. The city contains churches for Christian denominations such as Roman Catholic, Baptist, and Lutheran; as well as Jewish synagogues and various Eastern religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism. Each congregation offers a unique experience that serves the spiritual needs of its members. In particular, Glendale has an active interfaith community which welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs into meaningful conversation and collaboration. The interfaith dialogue encourages growth in understanding across faith traditions and provides an opportunity to promote peace and harmony in the city. People throughout Glendale can benefit from the diverse offerings of local churches, synagogues, and other places of worship in this vibrant community.
39.8% of the people in Glendale are religious:
- 2.4% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 14.2% are Catholic
- 1.8% are Lutheran
- 1.0% are Methodist
- 3.2% are Pentecostal
- 0.7% are Presbyterian
- 6.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.4% are Judaism
- 1.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.