The churches in zip code 10026, which encompasses the Manhattan Valley, Morningside Heights, and Harlem neighborhoods of New York City, offer an incredibly rich and diverse range of religious congregations. Many of the churches in this area are historic landmarks, such as The Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew on West 86th Street in Manhattan Valley, which has served the community since 1883. Other historic churches include The Episcopal Church of St. Michael and St. Barnabas on West 99th Street in Morningside Heights and the Roman Catholic Holy Rosary Church on West 119th Street in Harlem. While these churches may have a long history in the city, they continue to serve their communities with spiritual guidance today through their mission statements, outreach programs, ministries, and worship services. Additionally, there are several newer non-denominational Christian assemblies as well as synagogues and other houses of worship for various faiths open to visitors seeking a place to practice spirituality within this vibrant urban landscape.
44.1% of the people in Manhattan Vly - Morningside Hts - Harlem (zip 10026) are religious:
- 2.2% are Baptist
- 1.7% are Episcopalian
- 21.8% are Catholic
- 0.3% are Lutheran
- 0.9% are Methodist
- 0.5% are Pentecostal
- 1.7% are Presbyterian
- 0.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.4% are another Christian faith
- 6.3% are Judaism
- 2.0% are an eastern faith
- 2.7% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.