New Haven, CT has a rich history of religious congregations. From small neighborhood churches to larger, more prominent places of worship, the city is home to a diverse set of faith communities. The oldest church in the city is Center Church on the Green, founded in 1639. This Congregational church sits at the center of downtown and serves as an important symbol for New Haven. Other churches in the city include St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, Saint Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church, and Temple Beth El-Keser Israel synagogue. Each house of worship brings its own unique flavor and perspective to the community and provides a warm welcome to members of all faiths seeking spiritual guidance or fellowship.
49.2% of the people in New Haven are religious:
- 1.3% are Baptist
- 1.4% are Episcopalian
- 36.0% are Catholic
- 0.7% are Lutheran
- 1.5% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 2.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.5% are another Christian faith
- 1.3% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.5% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.