Avoca, NY is a small town located in Steuben County and is home to several local religious congregations. The most prominent of these congregations includes the Avoca United Methodist Church which was built in 1883. This church serves as an integral part of Avoca's community life, offering Sunday services, many weekly activities, and occasional special events. Additionally, the Avoca Presbyterian Church also dates back to the late 1800s and has been a cornerstone of the town's spiritual life for more than a century. Along with these churches, there are several smaller congregations in Avoca providing additional opportunity for members of all faiths looking to become part of a religious community. Regardless of one's beliefs or denomination, all are welcome to join one of these congregations and be active members of the town's spiritual life.
35.3% of the people in Avoca are religious:
- 1.7% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 14.2% are Catholic
- 0.4% are Lutheran
- 6.4% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 1.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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