Los Alamos, New Mexico is home to a variety of religious congregations that serve the community. There are churches representing the Presbyterian, Methodist, Episcopalian and Catholic denominations as well as several non-denominational faith groups. Additionally, there are several other smaller Christian fellowships in town. Each congregation offers its own unique worship style and programs for members and visitors alike. Recently, the local interfaith council has worked together to provide services to meet community needs such as providing food assistance and financial support to families in need. The churches in Los Alamos also provide a wide range of educational programming for children and adults on topics ranging from spiritual growth to personal development. In addition to weekly services and activities for members, many of the congregations participate in outreach programs throughout the year that reach beyond their own walls into the greater community. Through their joint efforts, the churches in Los Alamos strive to make a positive difference in their city by bringing people closer together through shared faith values and experiences.
66.8% of the people in Los Alamos are religious:
- 15.9% are Baptist
- 2.4% are Episcopalian
- 16.1% are Catholic
- 3.7% are Lutheran
- 5.9% are Methodist
- 1.1% are Pentecostal
- 5.8% are Presbyterian
- 5.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.6% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.