Damascus, MD is a small town located in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is home to a variety of local religious congregations and churches. Many of these churches have been part of the community for decades; some, even centuries. The most prominent of these churches are Damascus United Methodist Church, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Damascus Christian Church. Each congregation has their own style of worship and activities that serve the town's diverse population. The churches offer Bible studies, Sunday School classes, youth groups and volunteer opportunities that benefit people from all walks of life. They also provide services such as weddings, baptisms and memorial services for those in need. All three churches have an important role in the Damascus community and are an integral part of its culture.
40.6% of the people in Damascus are religious:
- 4.7% are Baptist
- 1.4% are Episcopalian
- 14.0% are Catholic
- 1.2% are Lutheran
- 3.0% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 1.6% are Presbyterian
- 1.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.5% are another Christian faith
- 3.2% are Judaism
- 1.3% are an eastern faith
- 1.3% affilitates with Islam
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