The churches in the Cañon City, Colorado metropolitan area are a diverse mix of denominations and congregations. There are churches representing traditional Protestant denominations such as Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist and Presbyterian as well as charismatic and nondenominational churches. The local Catholic church has been a part of the community for over 100 years. Other religious organizations include Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Native American spiritual traditions. All these religious centers have been integral to the spiritual life of the residents in this area. Each church offers services that contribute to a vibrant faith-based community where members can find fellowship and like-minded people for worship and other events. From gathering together during holidays to meeting new friends for small group activities, the churches in Cañon City provide an opportunity for all to connect with one another in support and friendship.
40.7% of the people in Canon City Metro Area are religious:
- 4.0% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 19.2% are Catholic
- 1.0% are Lutheran
- 2.0% are Methodist
- 4.7% are Pentecostal
- 0.6% are Presbyterian
- 3.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.2% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.