New Scotland, NY is a small town in Albany County located east of the city of Albany. It has a population of roughly 4,500 and is known for its charming rural atmosphere and quaint downtown area. One important part of New Scotland’s community are the many religious congregations that call it home. Within the town limits there are 13 churches representing various denominations including Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, Congregationalist, United Church of Christ and Roman Catholic faiths. These churches have been an integral part of the town for more than 200 years providing spiritual support to their members as well as helping to foster a sense of community among the residents. The churches also work together hosting events like Christmas concerts, Easter egg hunts and other activities throughout the year. Whether you’re looking for a place to worship or just want to experience another aspect of local culture, visiting one of New Scotland’s churches can be a rewarding experience.
45.2% of the people in New Scotland are religious:
- 1.1% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 28.7% are Catholic
- 1.3% are Lutheran
- 2.0% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 2.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.7% are another Christian faith
- 1.7% are Judaism
- 1.0% are an eastern faith
- 1.5% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.