Trenton, NJ is home to a variety of religious congregations ranging from Christian denominations to Jewish synagogues. Among the most prominent are the St. Mary's Cathedral, First Baptist Church of Trenton, and Congregation Beth El synagogue. The St. Mary’s Cathedral is a large church located in the center of the city and serves as a spiritual center for the local Catholic community. The First Baptist Church is an evangelical church that offers worship services as well as Bible study classes for adults and children. Finally, Congregation Beth El is one of two congregational synagogues in Trenton, providing worship services and educational opportunities for Jewish individuals in the area. All three churches offer weekly events open to members of all faiths throughout their respective communities.
52.9% of the people in Trenton (zip 08648) are religious:
- 2.6% are Baptist
- 1.7% are Episcopalian
- 33.9% are Catholic
- 1.1% are Lutheran
- 2.1% are Methodist
- 1.2% are Pentecostal
- 2.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.3% are another Christian faith
- 2.2% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 1.4% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.