Flanders, NY is a rural hamlet located in Suffolk County, New York that is home to a population of just over 1,000 people. In addition to its residents, Flanders is also home to several local religious congregations that serve the community. These churches include the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, and the Presbyterian Church in America. Each church offers spiritual and social activities for members of its congregation and encourages community involvement through outreach programs such as foodbanks and volunteer opportunities. The churches are an important part of the fabric of Flanders: providing fellowship and support for local families while also serving as a source of strength during times of adversity.
72.6% of the people in Flanders are religious:
- 0.4% are Baptist
- 0.8% are Episcopalian
- 60.0% are Catholic
- 2.2% are Lutheran
- 1.7% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 1.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.2% are another Christian faith
- 1.4% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 1.3% affilitates with Islam
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