Croyle, Pennsylvania is a small rural town in the Allegheny Mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania. With a population of just over 200 people, it is a tight-knit community with deep roots in faith and tradition. Churches are an integral part of Croyle's history and culture, with several denominations represented among its local religious congregations. The most prominent churches are the United Presbyterian Church (founded in 1830) and St. John's Lutheran Church (founded in 1840). Both churches host weekly services as well as special events such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other celebrations throughout the year. In addition to these two larger churches, there is also a Catholic church, two Methodist churches, and an independent Bible church located within the town. While all of these churches provide spiritual guidance to their parishioners, they also offer fellowship opportunities for people of all ages in the community. From youth activities to soup kitchens to adult Bible studies, Croyle’s congregations make sure that everyone in their midst has a chance to experience true Christian hospitality.
71.2% of the people in Croyle are religious:
- 1.7% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 45.9% are Catholic
- 4.1% are Lutheran
- 10.9% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 1.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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