The Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Metro Area is home to many religious congregations representing various Christian denominations. These churches provide a place of worship for area residents and, in some cases, offer additional spiritual and social opportunities such as Bible study groups, ministry programs and community outreach. The churches range from small independent churches to large multi-site organizations that are active across the city and beyond. Each church offers its own unique style of worship and unique perspective on how to best serve the local community. Regardless of denomination or size, these churches bring together people of all backgrounds to strengthen their faith in God while also strengthening the sense of community within the greater Harrisburg-Carlisle area.
49.7% of the people in Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area are religious:
- 1.3% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 14.7% are Catholic
- 5.6% are Lutheran
- 10.0% are Methodist
- 2.0% are Pentecostal
- 5.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.8% are Judaism
- 1.6% are an eastern faith
- 0.9% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.