Ulster County, New York is home to many religious congregations representing a range of different denominations. These churches provide important spiritual and community support to the people of Ulster County. The churches serve both local residents and those who come from outside of the county, offering a wide variety of services including weekly worship, bible studies, religious education classes, youth ministries and outreach programs. Many of these congregations also offer special events such as concerts, choirs, mission trips and more in order to foster community engagement and growth. There are also a number of ecumenical organizations within Ulster County that unite members from different faith traditions in order to work together on projects for the greater good. All of these churches help strengthen the bond between individuals and their faith as well as give them opportunities to deepen their understanding and appreciation for one another.
41.1% of the people in Ulster County are religious:
- 0.3% are Baptist
- 0.7% are Episcopalian
- 27.6% are Catholic
- 1.4% are Lutheran
- 3.6% are Methodist
- 0.4% are Pentecostal
- 3.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.8% are Judaism
- 0.2% are an eastern faith
- 0.8% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.