Durham, NC is a vibrant city filled with many different religious congregations. There are over thirty churches in the city, comprising of denominations such as Catholic, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist and more. The churches range from historic traditional houses of worship to modern edifices that draw people from all walks of life. Services are held in English and Spanish and the diverse community of Durham is reflected by the diversity of its churches. The churches provide outreach opportunities to those in need, educational programs for children and adults alike as well as social activities that bring people together regardless of beliefs or backgrounds. There is an active interfaith dialogue in Durham that celebrates each person’s unique faith journey while seeking common ground on issues facing us all today. All these features make Durham an ideal place for people to connect with a spiritual home and create meaningful friendships along the way.
43.4% of the people in Durham are religious:
- 14.1% are Baptist
- 1.0% are Episcopalian
- 4.2% are Catholic
- 0.6% are Lutheran
- 5.6% are Methodist
- 1.7% are Pentecostal
- 2.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 10.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.9% are Judaism
- 0.5% are an eastern faith
- 0.8% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.