Religion & Faith-Based
Spiritual Pathways: A Focus on Religion & Faith in Washington County
Religion & Faith-Based organizations in Washington County serve as spiritual, emotional, cultural, and social centers. Collaborations such as the recently formed Ministers Network encourage discussion and collaboration to maximize outreach, resources, partnerships, and community impact.
Impact
These organizations provide, and are connectors to, other community services such as food pantries, financial assistance, job training, homeless shelters, substance abuse, health care, mental health, foster care, grief counseling, senior centers, youth programs, and more.
Total Number of Churches in Washington County —290
Number of Roman Catholic Churches—30
Number of Protestant Churches—231
Number of Orthodox Churches—7
Number of Synagogues—1
Churches of Other Affiliations—21
Source : www.co.washington.pa.us
Strengths
- A Long Tradition of Faith in Washington County
- Numerous and Diverse Faith-Based Organizations
- Minister’s Network
- Messages of Hope and Unity
- Partnerships and Collaborations with Other Area Organizations
- Expanded Online and Social Media Presence
- Religious Schools
- Youth Programs
- Mutual Respect Amongst Different Faiths
- People and Communities
Challenges
Communication and outreach are an ongoing problem; more individuals/families may be watching services online and not in person. Crime and addiction are frequently encountered among parishioners. Declining attendance affects funding and strains resources. Members of the focus group believe that there is a lack of connections with county government. Focus group members also believe that faith in the home is less prevalent and that there is a rise in secularism. Church employees feel the stress associated with their positions. There can be a resistance to change in long-held traditions.
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Participating Nonprofits
- 25FortyPgh
- Beyond Survival Ministries
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh
- Christian & Missionary Alliance: Washington Alliance Church
- City Mission
- Faith Christian School & Institute
- New Life Options Pregnancy Resource Center
- Resurrection Power of Washington Pennsylvania
- The Salvation Army
- Thomas Campbell Apartments

Washington County Nonprofits
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