Cummington, Massachusetts is a small town with a population of 874 as of 2010. Despite its small size, the town is home to several local religious congregations, including the Cummington Congregational Church, the Bement Memorial Baptist Church, and the Hope Christian Fellowship. The Cummington Congregational Church was established in 1832 and is one of the oldest churches in the area. It offers traditional Christian services as well as community outreach programs such as meals for those in need and support groups for seniors. The Bement Memorial Baptist Church holds weekly Bible study classes and hosts various religious events throughout the year. For those seeking a more contemporary approach to worship, there is the Hope Christian Fellowship which provides an informal atmosphere and services that focus on modern spiritual growth. Each of these churches offer their own unique perspectives on faith and serve as vital aspects of Cummington’s spiritual life.
42.6% of the people in Cummington (zip 01026) are religious:
- 0.6% are Baptist
- 1.1% are Episcopalian
- 32.2% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 0.8% are Methodist
- 0.2% are Pentecostal
- 2.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.4% are another Christian faith
- 1.3% are Judaism
- 0.7% are an eastern faith
- 0.1% affilitates with Islam
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