Membership Directory 2022

Places of Worship COMMUNITIES OF FAITH

I n a country where freedom of religion is guaranteed, it is im perative that county govern ments works well with all faith based organizations in regard to their presence, building needs, security, and other municipal concerns. The diverse population in Mont gomery County embraces a wide range of faiths and hous es of worship. From small home church groups to formal congre gations, with memberships of more than 1,000, all faiths are well represented. Montgomery County respects all people and seeks to protect everyone who resides and worships within its boundaries. We have Roman Catholic congre gations in Blacksburg and Chris tiansburg (the one in Christians burg also offers Mass in Spanish).

If you are looking for a Protes tant congregation, you will find churches throughout the coun ty; whether you want a small quaint rural congregation, a tra ditional stained-glass church, a traditional African American congregation, or a mega church with contemporary worship, you will find what meets your needs. We have a Jewish com munity that offers both con servative and reform services and Virginia Tech has a beau tiful Hillel Center. We have an Islamic Masjid, a Baha’i” group, a Unitarian Universalist congre gation, a Zen meditation group, and various other faith commu nities. If you are looking for a Hindu Temple, Orthodox Jew ish Synagogue, Orthodox Chris tian, Maronite Catholic Church, or Buddhist Temple they are a short drive away in the Roanoke Valley.

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