Canaan, Maine is a small town situated in the foothills of the White Mountains. It is home to many Christian churches, which have been around for centuries and serve as an important part of the community. These churches offer spiritual growth and understanding to its members and serve as a source of support for those in need. The churches vary in size with some having long standing traditions while others are newer establishments. Each church focuses on different aspects of Christianity, from traditional teachings to more progressive beliefs. They come together for fellowship, worship services, Bible studies, youth activities, mission trips, and many other events throughout the year. This helps to create strong bonds between members of the churches which has helped shape the town into what it is today.
18.8% of the people in Canaan are religious:
- 1.8% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 7.1% are Catholic
- 0.0% are Lutheran
- 2.3% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 2.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% 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.