Amherst, Maine is a small town located in the southern part of the state. It is home to several local religious congregations, representing a variety of faiths and denominations. The largest churches in Amherst are Kingdom Life Church, based on a non-denominational Christian belief system, and St. Michael’s Catholic Church. There are also smaller congregations such as Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church and Calvary Baptist Church that serve the spiritual needs of the community. In addition to these churches, there are organizations like The Salvation Army that offer programs such as Bible study groups, youth outreach activities, and other services for those living in Amherst. These churches provide an important outlet for individuals to come together and worship while strengthening their connection with their faith.
17.2% of the people in Amherst are religious:
- 2.0% are Baptist
- 1.9% are Episcopalian
- 4.6% are Catholic
- 0.3% are Lutheran
- 1.2% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 3.4% are Presbyterian
- 1.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.