Hamden, NY is home to a variety of religious congregations, ranging from various Christian denominations to smaller independent churches. The local churches have been a staple in the community for many years and continue to be a place for members of the community to come together for worship, fellowship and support. Each church offers different services, such as Bible study groups, youth programs, prayer meetings, and volunteers who offer help in times of need. They also host special events throughout the year such as concerts, outreach activities, holiday celebrations and more. Regardless of denomination or size of congregation each church strives to create an atmosphere that is welcoming and inclusive allowing people from all walks of life to share in their faith journey.
43.9% of the people in Hamden are religious:
- 1.1% are Baptist
- 1.3% are Episcopalian
- 17.7% are Catholic
- 1.1% are Lutheran
- 8.7% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 3.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 4.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.9% are Judaism
- 0.3% are an eastern faith
- 3.2% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.