Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a city located in the Lehigh Valley region of the state. This area is home to a diverse religious community, including many local churches. While there are no specific statistics for the population of Bethlehem, it is estimated that there are over 120 congregations in the city. These include large and small churches representing a variety of denominations including Lutheran, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Pentecostal and non-denominational Christian organizations. Each church offers its own unique services ranging from traditional worship services to Bible studies, youth groups and other programs. The churches in Bethlehem provide spiritual guidance and support for people of all ages and backgrounds. They also serve as points of connection within their local community by providing places where individuals can come together for fellowship and social gatherings.
53.9% of the people in Bethlehem (zip 18020) are religious:
- 0.7% are Baptist
- 0.8% are Episcopalian
- 28.4% are Catholic
- 8.6% are Lutheran
- 4.3% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 5.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.5% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.1% affilitates with Islam
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