Putnam County, New York is a diverse area of scenic beauty and bustling communities. As part of this county, Putnam is home to a variety of churches representing many different denominations and beliefs. There are Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal, Pentecostal, Congregationalist, Unitarian Universalist and other congregations all located within the county. Each church offers its own services that range from traditional worship opportunities to more modern activities such as service projects and special events. These local churches also provide moral and spiritual guidance for their members as well as offering community outreach programs to those in need. The churches of Putnam County work together to provide a strong sense of unity among residents while still allowing for each denomination’s unique values and traditions to be honored and respected.
48.6% of the people in Putnam County are religious:
- 0.5% are Baptist
- 1.0% are Episcopalian
- 41.8% are Catholic
- 1.2% are Lutheran
- 1.2% are Methodist
- 0.3% are Pentecostal
- 0.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 0.2% are another Christian faith
- 1.2% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.