Ephrata, PA is home to several local religious congregations. Among them are St. James Lutheran Church, Zion Reformed United Church of Christ, and Ephrata United Methodist Church. These three churches offer a variety of worship styles and activities to meet the needs of the community. St. James Lutheran Church is a traditional worship space with emphasis on Biblical teaching and sacraments. Zion Reformed United Church of Christ offers a variety of worship styles which range from contemporary to traditional and emphasize the importance of living out God’s call in daily life. The Ephrata United Methodist Church provides an atmosphere that emphasizes social justice while engaging in vibrant worship services. All three churches have active youth ministries, mission trips, small groups, Bible studies, music programs, and other outreach opportunities for those seeking a place to connect in faith with their community.
49.9% of the people in Ephrata township are religious:
- 0.6% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 10.3% are Catholic
- 4.5% are Lutheran
- 7.0% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 4.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 20.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.