Austerlitz, NY is a small town located in Columbia County. Despite its size, the town boasts several local religious congregations which provide an important spiritual and social resource for the community. One of these churches is the Austerlitz United Methodist Church, which has served the town since 1819. It provides weekly services and hosts various events throughout the year including Vacation Bible School, Easter Egg Hunts, and Christmas celebrations. Additionally, the Reformed Dutch Church of Spencertown offers Sunday worship services to locals as well as other special activities such as bible study groups and a children's choir. These two churches are integral parts of Austerlitz's culture and demonstrate how faith can bring people together in times of joy and sorrow.
39.1% of the people in Austerlitz are religious:
- 1.1% are Baptist
- 1.3% are Episcopalian
- 24.4% are Catholic
- 3.1% are Lutheran
- 3.5% are Methodist
- 0.3% are Pentecostal
- 3.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.5% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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