Brightwaters, NY 11718 is home to a variety of religious congregations. These range from Christian denominations such as Protestant, Baptist, Evangelical and Lutheran, to non-denominational Christian churches. Judaism and Islam are also represented in the area, with temples and mosques located nearby. Additionally there are spiritual centers for other religions and belief systems that provide many opportunities for people of all ages to explore their faith. The local churches offer a variety of activities for adults and children alike, including Sunday school classes, worship services, bible studies, youth groups and special events throughout the year. All of these activities promote spiritual growth and community service in the Brightwaters area.
72.6% of the people in Brightwaters (zip 11718) are religious:
- 0.4% are Baptist
- 0.8% are Episcopalian
- 60.0% are Catholic
- 2.2% are Lutheran
- 1.7% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 1.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.2% are another Christian faith
- 1.4% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 1.3% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.