Poughkeepsie, NY is home to a variety of religious congregations. These include churches from different denominations such as the Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, and Lutheran faiths. There are also non-denominational churches and several Catholic parishes in the area. Each religious congregation provides its members with spiritual guidance and support as well as service opportunities within their respective communities. Many of these congregations have served Poughkeepsie for generations, providing spiritual guidance and support for both residents and visitors alike throughout the years. Whether one is looking for a place to pray or wanting to get involved in a local church ministry, Poughkeepsie has several options available that can meet any need.
53.8% of the people in Poughkeepsie 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.