Lakewood, NJ is home to a wide variety of religious congregations. The city provides a diverse and inclusive environment for the practice of various faith traditions. Among the most prominent are Orthodox Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. The town is also home to several nondenominational churches that provide spiritual guidance and support to the local community. Many churches in Lakewood offer educational programs, youth groups, prayer services, and various other activities that give individuals the opportunity to express their faith and connect with others in similar belief systems. These congregations provide an essential source of spiritual nourishment and are vital to connecting individuals within the community.
48.4% of the people in Lakewood township are religious:
- 0.3% are Baptist
- 0.7% are Episcopalian
- 30.7% are Catholic
- 1.1% are Lutheran
- 2.2% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 1.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.6% are another Christian faith
- 9.1% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.5% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.