Saranac, NY is a small community located just outside of the Adirondack Park. It has a population of approximately 1,000 people and is home to several religious congregations. These include St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Saranac Community Bible Church, and First Baptist Church of Saranac. They all offer weekly services, as well as special events throughout the year for their members and the larger community. In addition to traditional worship, each church provides educational programs for children and adults alike. Members also host various outreach programs such as Vacation Bible School, food pantries, and clothing drives to help those in need in the area. The churches not only bring spiritual nourishment but also serve as a community hub that connects one another through fellowship and service.
43.0% of the people in Saranac (zip 12981) are religious:
- 0.2% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 33.6% are Catholic
- 0.1% are Lutheran
- 2.2% are Methodist
- 0.5% are Pentecostal
- 0.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 1.8% affilitates with Islam
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