Staatsburg, NY is a small town located in Dutchess County on the eastern shore of the Hudson River. It has a population of just over 500 people and is home to several local religious congregations. The most prominent church in Staatsburg is the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, which was founded in 1825 and is housed in one of the oldest buildings in Staatsburg. This congregation serves both the spiritual needs of its members and the community at large by offering outreach programs such as food pantries and visiting nursing homes. Other churches in Staatsburg include Faith United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, United Church of Christ, and Grace Lutheran Church. Each congregation provides its members with an opportunity to worship God while also providing support to their fellow neighbors through various ministries and outreach programs. The churches of Staatsburg are not only important for those who attend them but they also serve as a beacon for community building for all residents throughout Dutchess County.
53.8% of the people in Staatsburg 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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