Carlstadt, NJ is a small borough located in Bergen County with a population of approximately 6,000 people. A major part of the culture of Carlstadt is its religious congregations. There are several churches and places of worship that serve the spiritual needs of the diverse population. The most prominent church in Carlstadt is St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, which has been serving the community since 1891. Other churches in Carlstadt include St Paul's Lutheran Church, Calvary Baptist Church, and Grace Presbyterian Church. All these churches have long standing histories within their respective denominations and provide support to the local community through ministries such as soup kitchens, Bible studies, and other social programs. These religious congregations also offer meaningful education for children and adults alike in order to help them better understand faith and how it applies to everyday life. The churches in Carlstadt provide an important sense of community and fellowship among its residents no matter what their beliefs may be.
65.1% of the people in Carlstadt are religious:
- 1.0% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 49.6% are Catholic
- 1.1% are Lutheran
- 1.2% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 2.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.1% are another Christian faith
- 4.3% are Judaism
- 0.9% are an eastern faith
- 0.5% affilitates with Islam
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