Indianapolis is a major cultural hub in Indiana, and is home to many religious congregations from a wide range of faiths. In the city, there are over 150 churches and synagogues, representing denominations such as Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Latter-Day Saints, and many more. The churches in Indianapolis serve their respective communities by providing spiritual guidance, outreach programs for those in need, and social support. Many of them also offer services such as bible study groups, youth groups for children and teens, adult education classes, and community events. These churches are an integral part of the city’s culture and provide a place of worship for its residents.
43.0% of the people in Indianapolis are religious:
- 5.7% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 11.5% are Catholic
- 1.3% are Lutheran
- 5.0% are Methodist
- 1.6% are Pentecostal
- 2.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 13.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.7% are Judaism
- 0.3% 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.