The small suburb of Forest Glen, MD is home to a number of religious congregations representing a variety of faiths within the local community. With just over 7,000 residents, Forest Glen provides a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere that has been an attractive option for those looking to raise their families in a faith-based community. Among the numerous churches located within the town are St. John’s Episcopal Church, which has been a part of the area since 1876; the First Baptist Church of Forest Glen, which has served its members since 1901; and The Lighthouse Church, which began in 2000 with only 8 families but now serves over 280 members. Each church offers weekly services as well as other activities such as Bible studies, prayer meetings and community outreach programs to help those in need. These churches provide an important spiritual foundation for all who live or visit Forest Glen and serve as havens for worshipers from all over the county.
40.6% of the people in Forest Glen 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
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.