Weissport, PA is a small town located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It contains a quaint main street and many historical buildings. One aspect of the town that contributes to its history is the local religious congregations found there. There are several churches located in Weissport, including St. John's Lutheran Church and Zion United Church of Christ. St. John's Lutheran Church began as an Evangelical Synod of North America in 1853; it now serves the denominations of the United Church of Christ and Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ. Zion United Church of Christ was founded by German immigrants in 1871 and continues to serve the community to this day. The two churches have been integral to Weissport's culture and history – providing a place for people to come together, worship God, and learn about their faith. Both churches offer a variety of activities and programs that promote spiritual growth and fellowship amongst members of the community. They provide congregants with opportunities to connect with each other through social activities, Bible study classes, mission trips, and other service projects which positively impact both the local area as well as those beyond their parish walls.
45.5% of the people in Weissport are religious:
- 0.2% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 19.6% are Catholic
- 13.7% are Lutheran
- 3.3% are Methodist
- 0.0% are Pentecostal
- 5.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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