Sylvan Beach, NY is a small village on the shores of Oneida Lake. It has a long and storied history as a summer destination for Central New Yorkers. With the influx of tourists each summer, Sylvan Beach also has many churches that cater to both the local and visiting population. There are several Protestant and Catholic congregations in the area, as well as several nondenominational churches. These churches all offer Sunday services, Bible studies, youth groups, and other activities to help bring people closer together regardless of their beliefs. In addition to regular worship services, some of these churches also host special events throughout the year such as Easter egg hunts or Vacation Bible School programs for children. All of these churches serve to enrich the community by providing spiritual guidance and fellowship for those who live in or visit Sylvan Beach.
51.0% of the people in Sylvan Beach are religious:
- 1.3% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 37.1% are Catholic
- 1.3% are Lutheran
- 3.6% are Methodist
- 0.4% are Pentecostal
- 1.6% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 1.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.