Nelson, PA is a small rural borough located in Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna County. The area has a variety of churches and religious congregations that serve local residents. These congregations offer worship services, bible study classes, family activities, and other programming for the community. Many of these churches have been in the area since the 1800s and have been an integral part of Nelson’s history. Currently, there are several Baptist churches, Methodist churches, Presbyterian churches, Lutheran churches, Christian Church Churches (Disciples of Christ), Congregational United Churches of Christ, and Non-Denominational Christian Churches all located within Nelson’s town limits. These congregations provide spiritual guidance and fellowship to its members while helping to build strong ties within their communities. It is clear that faith plays an important role in Nelson’s culture and that many residents take pride in attending their local church.
31.8% of the people in Nelson are religious:
- 3.2% are Baptist
- 1.0% are Episcopalian
- 7.2% are Catholic
- 1.6% are Lutheran
- 8.5% are Methodist
- 1.6% are Pentecostal
- 1.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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