Whatcom County, in the northwest corner of Washington State, is home to a wide array of local religious congregations. There are churches representing different denominations within Christianity as well as several non-Christian faiths. Each church offers something special for its members and the community at large. Services may include weekly worship services, charity work, prayer meetings and bible study groups. Some churches also offer seminars or lectures on spiritual topics or provide counseling services for those in need. The mission of each church is to serve God and faithfully follow His teachings while providing an opportunity for the community to come together in faith. No matter what your beliefs may be, there are many wonderful churches in Whatcom County ready to help you grow spiritually and discover strength in faith.
29.7% of the people in Whatcom County are religious:
- 0.5% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 7.0% are Catholic
- 2.0% are Lutheran
- 0.9% are Methodist
- 1.1% are Pentecostal
- 4.3% are Presbyterian
- 2.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 9.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.8% 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.