Damascus, PA is a small rural town located in Wayne County. The local religious congregations in the area are primarily Christian denominations including Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran churches. These churches have been around for several generations providing spiritual guidance and community participation to the citizens of Damascus. Many of the churches provide regular weekly services and special events throughout the year such as Vacation Bible School and other activities that promote fellowship between members of the congregation. In addition to spiritual guidance, several of these churches offer local charities and outreach programs for those in need within the community. The presence of these churches brings great pride to all who call Damascus home.
52.1% of the people in Damascus are religious:
- 0.9% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 31.0% are Catholic
- 3.2% are Lutheran
- 8.9% are Methodist
- 0.5% are Pentecostal
- 1.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.5% are Judaism
- 1.9% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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