Chenango County, NY is a rural area in Central New York where local religious congregations can be found in many of the small towns and villages. Among the churches are several Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, and Catholic churches as well as nondenominational faith-based organizations. Some of these churches have been part of the community for centuries, providing support to residents not only through religious services but also through community initiatives like food pantries, aid for those struggling financially or emotionally, and other outreach efforts. Through their presence in Chenango County, these churches offer spiritual guidance and support to those who need it.
28.0% of the people in Chenango County are religious:
- 2.1% are Baptist
- 2.8% are Episcopalian
- 10.8% are Catholic
- 0.8% are Lutheran
- 5.7% are Methodist
- 0.3% are Pentecostal
- 2.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.1% 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.