Shamokin Township, PA is home to a diverse range of religious congregations. Among the most prominent are the First United Methodist Church of Shamokin, St. John's Lutheran Church, and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Each church brings a distinct flavor to the local culture and provides an array of services to their members and the larger community, including worship services, counseling, children's activities, and community outreach programs. These churches are highly valued by Shamokin residents for their spiritual guidance as well as their commitment to serving those in need within the township.
51.7% of the people in Shamokin township are religious:
- 0.6% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 15.5% are Catholic
- 9.3% are Lutheran
- 8.6% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 5.5% are Presbyterian
- 1.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 1.7% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.