Hamlin, NY is a small rural town located in upstate New York. The area is home to a few local religious congregations that have been around for generations. The most prominent of these are the First Baptist Church of Hamlin, which was founded in 1822, and the St. Mary's Church which was founded in 1856. The churches offer weekly services and Bible study groups as well as outreach programs to help members of the community in need. They also hold various events throughout the year such as picnics, concerts, and festivals. Additionally, they provide support for those going through difficult times or who may be struggling with their faith. In this way, these local religious congregations serve as an important part of Hamlin's cultural fabric and continue to remain an important part of the community for many years to come.
46.5% of the people in Hamlin are religious:
- 2.5% are Baptist
- 0.7% are Episcopalian
- 26.1% are Catholic
- 2.1% are Lutheran
- 2.3% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 2.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.3% are another Christian faith
- 1.4% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 1.2% affilitates with Islam
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