Biddeford, ME is home to a wealth of religious congregations, representing a variety of faiths and backgrounds. The city has many small churches that primarily serve their respective denominations. Some of these churches include the Trinitarian Congregational Church, which was founded in 1762 and serves the historic United Church of Christ in Biddeford; St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, which dates back to 1883; and St. Louis Parish, an Episcopal church that was established in 1870. There is also the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Biddeford-Saco, which serves those who believe in progressive religious beliefs. All these congregations provide a strong sense of community for residents and visitors alike. Additionally, other non-denominational churches and places of worship have been established throughout Biddeford over the years. These include New Beginnings Church, City Hope Community Church, Riverfront Baptist Church, and many more. These establishments offer spiritual guidance for all who seek it within this diverse town.
30.6% of the people in Biddeford are religious:
- 1.9% are Baptist
- 0.7% are Episcopalian
- 20.7% are Catholic
- 0.2% are Lutheran
- 1.4% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 2.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.