More than 200 religious organizations minister to the spiritual needs of the people of West Sound. Statistics show that Washington state, including Kitsap County, is one of the least religious parts of the country, with only 33 percent of the population declaring a church affiliation. Still, our region is spiritually diverse, and the area's faith communities are active and vibrant. The overwhelming majority of local churchgoers are Christians, but there are small clusters of other religions, including Judaism, Islam, Baha'i and Buddhism. Among area Christian churches, all major and many smaller denominations are represented.