Middlesex County, Massachusetts is home to a variety of religious congregations from different denominations. Many of the county's churches serve their community in a variety of ways through spiritual guidance and community service. In addition to providing traditional Sunday services, many churches offer outreach programs for youth, education semesterly classes for adults, and food pantries for those in need. Some churches have also offered after-school activities such as tutoring or sports teams for local children. The religious communities in Middlesex County strive to provide moral support and assistance while creating strong relationships between members of the congregation and promoting positive values within the community.
62.4% of the people in Middlesex County are religious:
- 1.1% are Baptist
- 1.2% are Episcopalian
- 50.1% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 1.3% are Methodist
- 0.5% are Pentecostal
- 1.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.7% are another Christian faith
- 1.9% are Judaism
- 1.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.4% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.