Washington, DC is a vibrant city with diverse religious congregations. In the 20009 zip code alone, there are many churches of different denominations including Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian and other Christian faiths. Additionally, there are synagogues, Sikh temples and mosques as well. Each church offers its own unique services for worshipers to enjoy and participate in depending on their faith. From Sunday service to Wednesday night bible study or special events like baptisms and holidays, these churches provide an atmosphere of community and fellowship for its members. Many of the churches also have missions both locally and globally that they actively support through fundraising or volunteerism. With so much variety in faith and practice available in the 20009 zip code, it is easy to see why Washington DC is such a great place to call home for those who seek spiritual growth and understanding.
56.9% of the people in Washington (zip 20010) are religious:
- 17.5% are Baptist
- 3.2% are Episcopalian
- 15.4% are Catholic
- 0.7% are Lutheran
- 3.7% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 1.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.7% are another Christian faith
- 3.0% are Judaism
- 1.7% are an eastern faith
- 0.7% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.