Long Island, Maine is home to a variety of churches that span many different denominations. From Catholic to Baptist, and Methodist to Pentecostal – there’s something for everyone who seeks religious guidance and community. These churches offer a range of weekly services as well as opportunities for fellowship throughout the year. Their mission is to bring people together in faith, while also providing educational and outreach programs that serve the greater Long Island area. In addition to these services, these local congregations offer spiritual support and comfort through prayer, counseling, and other activities that help strengthen the relationship between church members and their God. In this way, they contribute greatly to the health of their community and serve as a source of encouragement for those in need.
28.7% of the people in Long Island are religious:
- 1.0% are Baptist
- 1.7% are Episcopalian
- 13.8% are Catholic
- 0.7% are Lutheran
- 1.7% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 3.4% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.7% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 0.3% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.