Houston, TX is home to thousands of religious congregations which represent a variety of faiths and denominations. Some of the most popular include Catholicism, Judaism, Protestantism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. These churches serve as spiritual homes for their respective faith groups in Houston. They offer spiritual guidance, fellowship, and community enrichment opportunities through worship services, Bible study classes and other activities. From megachurches to small independent churches scattered throughout the city, there is something for everyone in Houston's diverse faith community. The churches here strive to bring people together in an atmosphere of love and understanding and are committed to serving the needs of their growing population.
43.6% of the people in Houston are religious:
- 8.1% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 15.1% are Catholic
- 0.9% are Lutheran
- 6.7% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 0.6% are Presbyterian
- 1.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 1.8% are an eastern faith
- 3.3% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.