Located in the rural town of Arlington, NY, there are various churches that serve its religious community. As a small hamlet in Dutchess County, Arlington is home to members of many different faiths. The local churches are a place for worshippers to gather and seek solace and support from the larger community. These include the New Hope United Methodist Church, St. James Episcopal Church, and Trinity Lutheran Church. All of these congregations offer services on Sundays as well as year-round programs for children and adults alike. The churches also provide social activities such as potlucks, bible study groups, and music events that bring the community together around shared beliefs and traditions. These churches have been an integral part of Arlington's history since its founding in 1760, providing spiritual guidance to its citizens while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding area.
53.8% of the people in Arlington are religious:
- 0.9% are Baptist
- 1.7% are Episcopalian
- 37.8% are Catholic
- 1.1% are Lutheran
- 2.6% are Methodist
- 1.3% are Pentecostal
- 2.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.8% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 2.4% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.