Ardmore, PA is a small borough located in Montgomery County. The local religious community is comprised of multiple congregations representing a wide range of faiths and beliefs. From Catholic churches to Jewish synagogues to Protestant churches, the diversity of belief systems celebrated in Ardmore is an example of the strength of spiritual life in the area. St. John’s Church, founded in 1891, is one of the oldest religious institutions in Ardmore and serves as an example of how dedicated congregants are to their faith. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is another well attended congregation with a long history and active membership base. Congregants from many other denominations also call Ardmore home including First United Methodist Church, Beth Am Israel Synagogue, Main Line Unitarian Church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and many others. Despite different beliefs, these congregations stand united in their commitment to cultivating strong spiritual ties within their communities.
64.5% of the people in Ardmore are religious:
- 1.8% are Baptist
- 1.9% are Episcopalian
- 48.1% are Catholic
- 1.3% are Lutheran
- 3.1% are Methodist
- 0.5% are Pentecostal
- 2.4% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.6% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.8% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.