Westchester, NY County has an abundance of churches from different denominations and faiths. From the traditional Catholic parishes to the non-denominational mega-churches, there is something in Westchester County to suit everyone's spiritual needs. Many of these churches have been growing steadily over the years and are actively involved in their communities, providing various social and community services including food pantries, counseling centers, homeless shelters, drug and alcohol recovery programs, job training resources and more. Each church also offers a variety of worship styles from traditional to contemporary as well as many other faith-based activities. No matter what faith or denomination you identify with, there is likely to be a church in Westchester County that has a place for you.
64.9% of the people in Westchester County are religious:
- 1.6% are Baptist
- 1.5% are Episcopalian
- 47.0% are Catholic
- 0.8% are Lutheran
- 1.8% are Methodist
- 0.9% are Pentecostal
- 1.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.9% are another Christian faith
- 5.2% are Judaism
- 0.8% are an eastern faith
- 1.5% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.