Albany, NY County is home to a variety of religious congregations that serve the community. The county is known for its diverse population and has many churches that reflect this diversity. There are churches representing various Protestant denominations such as Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran and more. Additionally, there are a few Roman Catholic parishes in Albany County and several independent faith communities. Regardless of their differing beliefs or practices, these congregations serve their respective communities by providing spiritual guidance and support to those seeking a connection with something greater than themselves. Through worship services and other activities such as Bible studies, prayer meetings, community outreach initiatives and more, these churches bring people together to help build an understanding of how faith can shape our lives and the world around us.
45.2% of the people in Albany County are religious:
- 1.1% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 28.7% are Catholic
- 1.3% are Lutheran
- 2.0% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 2.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.7% are another Christian faith
- 1.7% are Judaism
- 1.0% are an eastern faith
- 1.5% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.