Orford, NH is a small rural town located in Grafton County and is home to a number of local religious congregations. The churches in the area are an integral part of the community, providing spiritual guidance and comfort to many of the residents. Some of these churches include: Orford Congregational Church, which serves Orford and its surrounding towns; First Baptist Church Orford, which was established in 1804; United Methodist Church in Orford; and St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Each church offers opportunities for worship, youth programs, Sunday School classes, Bible study groups, and other gatherings that bring people together to learn more about their faith. In addition to their regular services and programs each church also provides support to those who are struggling with mental health issues or financial hardships. This support helps members of the community stay connected no matter what life throws at them.
22.8% of the people in Orford 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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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.