Groveville, NJ is a small town with a population under 10,000 people. Despite its small size, there are several religious congregations in the area that serve the needs of its population. The most prominent of these churches are the Groveville Presbyterian Church and the St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Presbyterian Church has been serving the community since 1875, and offers weekly services as well as other special events throughout the year. The St. Mary's Catholic Church was established in 1963 and provides Mass and other liturgical services for its members. Both churches have outreach programs designed to help those in need within Groveville and beyond; providing food donations, clothing drives, and more to their local communities. Each church also plays an active role in the larger community through activities such as sponsoring youth sports teams, hosting movie nights for families, and providing support to local charities and organizations. In addition to these larger congregations, there are smaller houses of worship located throughout Groveville that provide spiritual support to those living in this tight-knit community.
52.9% of the people in Groveville are religious:
- 2.6% are Baptist
- 1.7% are Episcopalian
- 33.9% are Catholic
- 1.1% are Lutheran
- 2.1% are Methodist
- 1.2% are Pentecostal
- 2.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.3% are another Christian faith
- 2.2% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 1.4% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.