Fire Island, NY is a beautiful beach town located on the southern coast of Long Island. It is home to many communities that comprise a wide variety of cultures and religions. For those seeking a spiritual connection, there are several churches located on the island that offer services and supports to local residents. These include churches from various Christian denominations such as Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Catholic faiths. There are also some non-denominational congregations with occasional worship services held outdoors during pleasant weather and an interfaith center for those seeking spiritual support or guidance. All of these congregations provide support for members of their respective faith community in Fire Island, making it easier for worshippers to connect with one another.
72.6% of the people in Fire Island are religious:
- 0.4% are Baptist
- 0.8% are Episcopalian
- 60.0% are Catholic
- 2.2% are Lutheran
- 1.7% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 1.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.2% are another Christian faith
- 1.4% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 1.3% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.