Monterey, CA is home to a variety of religious congregations representing different faiths. Churches in the area include Catholic churches such as San Carlos Cathedral, The Old Mission Carmel, Our Lady of Refuge and St. Angela Merici. There are also several evangelical congregations such as Vista Del Mar Church, Monterey Peninsula Baptist Church and Cienega Bible Church that cater to the local community. Additionally, there are many other denominational churches throughout Monterey such as United Methodist Church of Seaside, Praise Chapel of Salinas and Living Water Fellowship of Monterey. Each church offers spiritual guidance and support for individuals from all walks of life who seek solace in their faith.
50.3% of the people in Monterey are religious:
- 1.3% are Baptist
- 0.8% are Episcopalian
- 37.0% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 0.4% are Methodist
- 0.9% are Pentecostal
- 1.2% are Presbyterian
- 1.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 1.7% are an eastern faith
- 0.6% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.