Lyme, NH is a small town located in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley of New Hampshire. This rural community is home to several local religious congregations that serve as an integral part of the town's culture and community. These include the Lyme Congregational Church, which is the oldest church in Lyme and was founded in 1763; St. James Episcopal Church, which has served the people of Lyme since 1829; and Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, which began their ministry in 2003. All three churches provide regular worship services and programs for adults and children alike, such as Sunday School classes, Bible study groups, youth events and much more. In addition to providing spiritual guidance to its members, each church also takes part in numerous outreach activities to benefit those who are less fortunate or are facing difficult life circumstances. The churches of Lyme are not just places of worship but also active members of their community who work hard to make it a better place for everyone who calls it home.
22.8% of the people in Lyme are religious:
- 1.6% are Baptist
- 1.4% are Episcopalian
- 10.8% are Catholic
- 0.6% are Lutheran
- 2.1% are Methodist
- 0.5% are Pentecostal
- 3.2% are Presbyterian
- 1.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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