Harrison, NJ is home to many churches of various denominations. The most prominent are St. John’s Lutheran Church, Christ Church Methodist, and Trinity Episcopal Church. All three congregations have a long history in the area, providing spiritual guidance for Harrison's residents over the centuries. Additionally, each church offers programs to the community where they provide food and clothing drives, educational sessions for children and adults, and support groups for those in need of help. These churches also play an integral role in helping to preserve Harrison's strong sense of community by playing host to community events such as holiday celebrations, outdoor movie screenings, potlucks and more. By supporting both spiritual growth and communal connection in their members and neighbors alike, these religious congregations continue to render invaluable service to the town of Harrison.
59.6% of the people in Harrison (zip 07029) are religious:
- 2.9% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 46.2% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 0.5% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 0.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.6% are Judaism
- 1.5% are an eastern faith
- 3.4% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.