Galesville, MD is a small town located in Anne Arundel County within the state of Maryland. The town has a population of just over 1,200 people and is situated on the West River right near the Chesapeake Bay. Within Galesville, there are several local religious congregations that call this community home. Among these faith-based organizations are Galesville United Methodist Church, Galesville Baptist Church, Emmanuel Episcopal Church and St. James African Methodist Episcopal church. Each of these churches has been part of the local area for many years and offer welcoming and safe environments for worship and fellowship. Additionally, each of the churches offers various programs beyond its traditional Sunday service including bible studies, youth ministries, as well as helping to serve those in need through a variety of acts of mercy and kindness. These churches have become strong pillars in the community and are cherished by both locals and visitors alike.
38.9% of the people in Galesville are religious:
- 3.4% are Baptist
- 1.4% are Episcopalian
- 18.7% are Catholic
- 1.9% are Lutheran
- 6.0% are Methodist
- 1.1% are Pentecostal
- 1.6% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.2% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
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