Stanislaus County, California is home to a diverse array of religious congregations that represent a variety of faiths and belief systems. These churches and other places of worship provide their local communities with spiritual guidance, education, and support services. Some popular denominations in the county include Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity and other non-traditional religions. These churches are committed to providing their members with meaningful support and spiritual growth through worship services, prayer meetings, bible studies, retreats and fellowship events. Many churches also offer a variety of programs for children and adults alike such as after school programs, youth groups and special events. Additionally, many churches offer assistance to those in need through outreach initiatives that focus on poverty alleviation or providing aid to the homeless population in Stanislaus County.
39.7% of the people in Stanislaus County are religious:
- 2.1% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 21.2% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 1.2% are Methodist
- 4.0% are Pentecostal
- 0.7% are Presbyterian
- 2.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.6% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.