Westerlo, NY (zip code 12193) is a small village located in Albany County in the state of New York. The population is approximately 517 people. There are a number of religious congregations that call Westerlo home including St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Westerlo United Methodist Church, and Bethany Reformed Church. Each church offers weekly services to its congregation and provides activities for children and adults throughout the year. St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church has been in existence since 1856 and has been actively involved in different outreach efforts such as providing food assistance for local families during the holidays and offering scholarships to local students each year. The United Methodist Church offers activities for all ages including Sunday school classes, youth groups, Bible studies, and men's clubs. The Bethany Reformed Church focuses on strengthening their spiritual connections with their members through their weekly services and special events like concerts, retreats, and seminars throughout the year. These churches are an important part of the community of Westerlo, NY providing fellowship to its citizens as well as many charitable acts for those in need within the area.
45.2% of the people in Westerlo (zip 12193) are religious:
- 1.1% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 28.7% are Catholic
- 1.3% are Lutheran
- 2.0% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 2.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.7% are another Christian faith
- 1.7% are Judaism
- 1.0% are an eastern faith
- 1.5% affilitates with Islam
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