Wethersfield, Connecticut is a beautiful town with a rich history and vibrant culture. This small community is home to several local religious congregations, from traditional Protestant churches to more modern independent organizations. The First Church of Christ Congregational has roots that go back to the 1600s, making it one of the oldest congregations in the United States. Other Protestant churches include First Baptist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, and Wethersfield United Methodist Church. The Catholic faithful are served by Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Parish, which serves both Wethersfield and Rocky Hill, CT. Finally, Wethersfield also has a non-denominational New Life Community Christian Center that provides services for people from all backgrounds and beliefs. All these congregations provide spiritual guidance and support for their members as well as serve their community through charitable works.
49.8% of the people in Wethersfield are religious:
- 2.2% are Baptist
- 1.3% are Episcopalian
- 31.7% are Catholic
- 1.4% are Lutheran
- 2.2% are Methodist
- 1.2% are Pentecostal
- 3.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.4% are another Christian faith
- 1.6% are Judaism
- 0.6% are an eastern faith
- 0.3% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.