Pawling, NY, located in Dutchess County, is no exception to the rule that a small town typically has religious congregations. The town has a number of churches, including Pawling Bible Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, Pawling United Methodist Church and St. John's Catholic Church. Each church holds services regularly and offers community outreach activities for their local parishioners. All of these churches are active in providing spiritual support and guidance to members of the community, as well as hosting events such as dinners, concerts or retreats throughout the year. The local congregations also serve to provide fellowship and socialization opportunities to their members and other members of the Pawling community. These churches offer a sense of comfort and security for many people who may not feel comfortable attending larger congregations in nearby cities or towns. They also provide an opportunity for visitors from outside the area to explore the unique faith traditions of the Pawling area.
53.8% of the people in Pawling (zip 12564) are religious:
- 0.9% are Baptist
- 1.7% are Episcopalian
- 37.8% are Catholic
- 1.1% are Lutheran
- 2.6% are Methodist
- 1.3% are Pentecostal
- 2.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.8% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 2.4% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.