Milwaukee, WI is a vibrant city with many religious congregations. From churches to synagogues to mosques and beyond, the city has a wide range of religious communities that are integral to the fabric of the city. In Milwaukee's 53223 area code alone, there are dozens of churches representing various denominations and traditions, including Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, and more. These churches come in all sizes and offer a variety of services for their members including Sunday school classes for children, Bible studies for adults and teens alike, unique outreach programs to help those most in need in the community as well as spiritual guidance and support through life's joys and struggles. Each church is an essential part of its local community and provides its members with opportunities for fellowship as well as personal growth.
46.9% of the people in Milwaukee (zip 53223) are religious:
- 4.4% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 22.2% are Catholic
- 7.7% are Lutheran
- 1.4% are Methodist
- 2.5% are Pentecostal
- 1.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 4.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.8% are Judaism
- 0.2% are an eastern faith
- 1.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.