Goshen, PA is a small town located in the heart of Pennsylvania's Amish Country. It is home to a number of religious congregations from a variety of backgrounds and denominations. The most notable churches include St. John's Lutheran Church, which was established in 1794, and the Goshen Presbyterian Church, which has been around since 1816. Other churches in the community include First Baptist Church and Salem Bible Fellowship Church. All of these churches provide spiritual support and guidance for members of both the local and surrounding communities alike. They provide an opportunity for individuals to come together in fellowship while worshipping God through song, prayer, scripture reading and sermons. In addition to traditional worship services, many of these churches also offer special programs such as Vacation Bible School, youth groups, bible studies and adult education classes. Each church provides a unique atmosphere for worshiping according to their respective traditions and beliefs.
51.9% of the people in Goshen are religious:
- 0.4% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 24.2% are Catholic
- 3.9% are Lutheran
- 12.0% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 2.6% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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