Chester County, PA is home to many local religious congregations. This includes churches of various denominations that serve the diverse spiritual needs of the community. These churches host weekly services and offer an array of activities and programs for people of all ages to take part in. Many of these churches have been around for generations, providing a sense of stability and continuity to their congregation members. Through their presence, they are also able to promote belongingness among those living in Chester County and provide a place for people to come together in fellowship and worship.
64.3% of the people in Chester County are religious:
- 1.4% are Baptist
- 1.4% are Episcopalian
- 43.4% are Catholic
- 2.4% are Lutheran
- 4.5% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 4.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.5% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.