Franklin Township in Somerset County, New Jersey is home to a number of churches that reflect the local religious landscape. There are Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian and United Church of Christ congregations as well as non-denominational churches. The churches within the township provide places for worship and community engagement that serve to bring people together and promote spiritual growth. Each congregation offers unique programming aimed at addressing the needs of its members; these include Sunday school classes, youth groups, counseling services and more. Furthermore, many churches have become active in local missions such as food pantries and homeless shelters that serve to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Overall, Franklin Township's churches create an atmosphere of understanding among its citizens while providing vital spiritual guidance during times of need.
49.1% of the people in Franklin township (Somerset County) are religious:
- 2.5% are Baptist
- 1.0% are Episcopalian
- 31.4% are Catholic
- 0.8% are Lutheran
- 1.4% are Methodist
- 0.5% are Pentecostal
- 3.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.0% are another Christian faith
- 1.5% are Judaism
- 1.9% are an eastern faith
- 1.0% affilitates with Islam
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