Faiths and categories

Every tradition and denomination we tag on listings. Short notes so you know what the label means before you search.

Faith traditions

Top-level buckets on every listing. Use these when you want the broad lane, not a specific denomination.

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Christian

Broad label for churches that follow Jesus. Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and many local congregations sit here.

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Protestant

Protestant churches in many flavors: Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, non-denominational, and more.

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Orthodox

Eastern Christian churches with liturgical worship. Includes Greek, Eastern, and other Orthodox parishes.

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Jewish

Synagogues and Jewish congregations. Services, holidays, and community life vary by movement.

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Muslim

Mosques and Islamic centers. Friday prayer (Jumu'ah) and daily salah times are the practical stuff to check.

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Hindu

Hindu temples and mandirs. Festival calendars and darshan hours matter more than a weekly Sunday slot.

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Buddhist

Buddhist temples and centers. Meditation sittings, chanting, and community events are common.

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Sikh

Gurdwaras. Open langar meals and congregational worship are a big part of the welcome.

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Latter-day Saint

Meetinghouses of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sunday services and local wards.

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Jehovah's Witness

Kingdom Halls. Meetings and public Bible study are the usual rhythm.

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Other

Places that do not fit a cleaner bucket yet. Still real buildings with real hours.

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Interfaith

Shared or multi-faith spaces. Useful when the building serves more than one tradition.

Denominations and categories

Finer tags we attach when a listing is specific. Grouped under the faith tradition they usually belong to. Catholic sits under Christian.

Christian

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Catholic

Roman Catholic parishes. A Christian denomination. Mass times are usually the first thing to check.

Protestant

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Anglican

Anglican parishes. Liturgy, communion, and a middle path between Protestant and Catholic forms.

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Apostolic

Apostolic churches, often Pentecostal in feel. Expect energetic worship and a strong local congregation.

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Assemblies of God

Assemblies of God churches. Pentecostal family, with weekly services and kids programs in a lot of towns.

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Baptist

Baptist churches. Congregationally run, common across the South and Midwest, with Sunday morning as the main service.

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Calvary Chapel

Calvary Chapel churches. Bible teaching and a casual, contemporary style are the usual draw.

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Church of Christ

Churches of Christ. Simple Sunday worship, a cappella singing in many congregations, and local autonomy.

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Episcopal

Episcopal churches. Book of Common Prayer liturgy, communion, and a familiar mainline Protestant feel.

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Evangelical

Evangelical churches. Bible-centered teaching and a wide range of Sunday styles.

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Foursquare

Foursquare churches. Pentecostal movement congregations with a modern worship vibe in many cities.

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Friends (Quaker)

Friends meeting houses. Quiet worship, plain rooms, and a strong emphasis on listening together.

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Gospel

Gospel churches. Often community-rooted congregations with music-forward Sunday services.

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Lutheran

Lutheran churches. Liturgical worship, strong in the Midwest, with clear Sunday morning hours.

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Mennonite

Mennonite churches. Anabaptist roots, community focus, and worship that ranges from plain to contemporary.

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Methodist

Methodist congregations outside the United Methodist label. Wesleyan heritage, local church life.

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Non-denominational

Independent churches without a formal denomination. Often contemporary and locally run.

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Pentecostal

Pentecostal churches. Expressive worship, prayer, and midweek gatherings are common.

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Presbyterian

Presbyterian churches. Reformed roots, elder-led governance, and a steady Sunday rhythm.

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United Church of Canada

United Church of Canada congregations. Mainline Protestant, more common near the northern border.

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United Methodist

United Methodist churches. One of the largest mainline networks in the U.S.

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Vineyard

Vineyard churches. Contemporary worship and a casual Sunday feel in many suburbs.

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Wesleyan

Wesleyan churches. Holiness tradition, local congregations, and straightforward Sunday services.

Orthodox

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Eastern Orthodox

Eastern Orthodox parishes. Divine Liturgy, icons, and a calendar that does not always match Western holidays.

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Greek Orthodox

Greek Orthodox parishes. Liturgy, feast days, and community halls that double as cultural centers.

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Orthodox

Orthodox churches when the listing does not specify Greek or Eastern. Liturgy still leads the week.

Jewish

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Jewish

Synagogues and Jewish congregations tagged in listings. Shabbat times vary by community.

Muslim

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Muslim

Mosques tagged as a category. Friday prayer time is the one most visitors need.

Hindu

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Hindu

Hindu temples in the category list. Festival days and darshan hours are worth checking first.

Buddhist

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Buddhist

Buddhist temples tagged as a denomination in our listings. Check sitting times before you go.

Sikh

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Sikh

Gurdwaras in the category list. Cover your head, remove shoes, and expect langar if it is offered.

Latter-day Saint

Jehovah's Witness

Unitarian Universalist

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Unitarian Universalist

UU congregations. Sunday services without a shared creed, with a focus on community and ethics.

Other

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Unity

Unity centers. New Thought Christian roots, with a practical, affirmative style of gathering.

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