Yarmouth, ME is home to a variety of religious congregations ranging from Catholic to Protestant denominations. As a small town with a population of 8,349 (2010 census), Yarmouth is populated by a range of different cultures and beliefs. The churches in Yarmouth provide its people with an array of opportunities for worship, outreach and community engagement. These religious institutions also bring together people of different backgrounds, providing a platform for individuals to come together and bond over shared faith and ideas. From weekly Sunday services to seasonal events such as Easter egg hunts, Yarmouth’s churches are integral in creating an atmosphere of spiritual growth and acceptance within the town’s small borders.
28.7% of the people in Yarmouth 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.