Matinecock, NY is a small rural community located in Nassau County on the North Shore of Long Island. It is an area with a rich history and deep religious roots. There are many local religious congregations that call Matinecock home. The most prominent are the First Congregational Church of Matinecock, which dates back to 1740, and St. James Episcopal Church, founded in 1848. These churches offer traditional services as well as modern ones such as Sunday school and youth activities. They also host community events throughout the year such as garden shows, arts & crafts festivals, music performances and more. In addition to these two churches, there are several small house churches that meet regularly for Bible study and fellowship. These congregations provide an opportunity for residents to learn about their faith in a supportive atmosphere, while also providing an outlet for spiritual growth and fellowship among neighbors.
67.7% of the people in Matinecock are religious:
- 0.9% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 52.2% are Catholic
- 1.5% are Lutheran
- 1.2% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 0.7% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.9% are another Christian faith
- 6.0% are Judaism
- 0.2% are an eastern faith
- 1.2% affilitates with Islam
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