Portales, NM Metro Area is home to a diverse range of religious congregations. From traditional churches to newer forms of worship, the area boasts a variety of places for people to practice their faith. Some of the most prominent faith-based organizations in Portales are the Trinity Church, First United Methodist Church and St. James Episcopal Church. These three churches represent some of the best examples of religious diversity in the area and all welcome people regardless of their beliefs or traditions. Other options for worship include several non-denominational congregations as well as smaller community churches throughout the metro area. With such an expansive selection, residents in Portales have many opportunities to express their faith and connect with like-minded individuals in the community.
55.5% of the people in Portales Metro Area are religious:
- 20.4% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 17.3% are Catholic
- 0.2% are Lutheran
- 4.6% are Methodist
- 1.2% are Pentecostal
- 0.5% are Presbyterian
- 2.9% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% 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.