The diverse religious congregations in Freedom Plains, NY are an integral part of the town's culture. There are over 20 churches in Freedom Plains ranging from Baptist to Catholic to nondenominational Christian, and a few synagogues, all serving their respective communities. The churches all offer weekly services for congregants as well as special events throughout the year such as bible studies, sermons, and youth programs. Each church is its own community within the larger Freedom Plains community where members come together to worship and be a part of something bigger than themselves. The churches also work together in many ways by participating in town events or helping to support one another’s ministry efforts. Regardless of religion or denomination, the presence of these places of worship is a strong reminder that everyone deserves respect and acceptance regardless of beliefs or affiliations.
53.8% of the people in Freedom Plains 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.