Cambria County, PA

Church Index

This index provides an overview of churches in Cambria County, organized by denomination. The listings include church names and locations, with many reflecting the diverse religious traditions that developed in the region.

Baptist Churches

The Baptist tradition has deep roots in Cambria County, with congregations spread across townships and boroughs. These churches often emphasize community involvement and have documented local church histories.

• Bethel Baptist (Blacklick Township)
• Bethel Baptist (Cambria Township)
• Ebensburg Baptist
• Emmanuel Baptist
• Faith Chapel
• Hilltop Baptist
• Memorial Baptist
• Mt. Sinai Baptist
• Pleasant Hill Baptist
• Shiloh Baptist
• St. James Missionary Baptist
• Westmont Baptist

Brethren Churches

Brethren congregations reflect an Anabaptist heritage, focusing on simplicity, faith, and service. They represent an essential part of the county’s religious life.

• Davidsville Community School
• Johnstown Grace Brethren Church
• Pike Grace Brethren Church
• Second Brethren Church
• Singer Hill Grace Brethren Church
• Third Brethren Church

Church of the Brethren

The Church of the Brethren congregations in Cambria County have long emphasized community, worship, and education, with many located in Johnstown and nearby boroughs.

• Arbutus Church of the Brethren
• Conemaugh Church of the Brethren
• Maple Grove Church of the Brethren
• Moxham Church of the Brethren
• Morrellville Church of the Brethren
• Nanty-Glo Church of the Brethren
• Roxbury Church of the Brethren
• Tire Hill Church of the Brethren
• Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren
• Westmont Church of the Brethren

Catholic Churches

Catholicism is strongly represented in Cambria County, especially due to the influence of early missionaries and immigrant communities. The Catholic parishes include both Roman Catholic and Byzantine Catholic traditions.

• Assumption
• Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel
• Holy Cross Catholic
• Holy Family Catholic
• Holy Name Catholic
• Holy Spirit Catholic Church
• Holy Trinity Byzantine
• Immaculate Conception (Johnstown)
• Immaculate Conception (Blacklick Township)
• Immaculate Conception (Summerhill)
• Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Hammers Street, Portage)
• Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Mountain Avenue, Portage)
• Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel National Catholic Church
• Our Lady of the Alleghenies
• SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church
• St. Agnes Church
• St. Aloysius Church
• St. Anthony’s
• St. Augustine
• St. Barnabas
• St. Bartholomew
• St. Benedict (Geistown)
• St. Benedict (Carrolltown)
• St. Casimir & Emerich
• St. Charles Roman Catholic
• St. Columba Church
• St. Demetrius Church
• St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
• St. Gregory
• St. John Roman Catholic Church (Summerhill)
• St. John Gualbert Cathedral
• St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church (Portage)
• St. John’s Vianney
• St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (Portage)
• St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church (Beaverdale)
• St. Mary’s Church (Nanty Glo)
• St. Michael Catholic Church – Byzantine Rite (South Fork)
• St. Michael Roman Catholic Church (St. Michael)
• St. Michael’s (Allegheny Township)
• St. Monica
• St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church
• St. Patrick’s
• St. Rochus’ Roman Catholic Church
• St. Stephen’s
• St. Therese
• Visitation of the BVM Roman Catholic Church

Christian Churches

Christian churches in the county represent independent and interdenominational congregations, reflecting a variety of worship styles and missions.

• Berkley Hills Christian
• Christian & Missionary (Johnstown)
• Christian & Missionary Alliance (Cresson)
• Christian & Missionary Alliance (Beaverdale)
• First Christian (Cambria Township)
• Faith Christian Fellowship
• First Christian (Johnstown)
• First Church of Christ
• Greater Johnstown Christian Fellowship
• Martindale Christian Missionary Alliance
• Moxham Christian
• Park View Alliance Church
• Portage Alliance Church
• Richland Christian
• Visitation

Congregational Churches

Congregational churches emphasize local independence and community worship. Several of these congregations date back to the early 20th century.

• Congregational (Cambria Township)
• First Evangelical Congregational Church
• First United Church of Christ
• South Ebensburg Congregationalist

Jewish Synagogues

The Jewish community in the county is represented by Beth Sholom Congregation, which has long served as a place of worship and community life.

• Beth Sholom Congregation

Latter Day Saints Churches

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has maintained a presence in Johnstown, serving its members in the county.

• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Lutheran Churches

Lutheran congregations in Cambria County reflect a strong German heritage, with churches located in Johnstown and surrounding towns.

• Christ Evangelical Lutheran
• Dunmyer Lutheran
• First Lutheran (Johnstown)
• First Lutheran (Portage)
• Grace Lutheran
• Holy Cross Lutheran
• Mount Calvary Lutheran
• Moxham Lutheran
• St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church (Summerhill)
• St. John’s Lutheran (Johnstown)
• St. Luke Lutheran Church
• St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran
• St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran (Mundys Corner)
• St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran (Johnstown)
• Trinity Lutheran
• Zion Lutheran

Methodist Churches

Methodist congregations are widespread across Cambria County, reflecting both early settlement patterns and later community growth.

• Albright United Methodist
• Beaver Valley United Methodist
• Beaverdale United Methodist
• Belmont United Methodist
• Bethany United Methodist (Johnstown)
• Bethany United Methodist (Portage)
• Beulah United Methodist
• Calvary United Methodist
• Centennial United Methodist
• Christ United Methodist
• Conemaugh First United Methodist
• Cooper Avenue United Methodist
• Dunlo United Methodist
• Ebensburg United Methodist
• Elton United Methodist
• Faith United Methodist
• Ferndale United Methodist
• First Cambria AME Zion
• First United Methodist (Johnstown)
• First United Methodist (South Fork)
• Fiske United Methodist
• Franklin Street United Methodist
• Gallitzin & Amsbry Methodist
• Grove Avenue United Methodist
• Homestead Avenue United Methodist
• Jennerstown United Methodist Church
• Korean United Methodist
• Lilly United Methodist
• Methodist (Cambria Township)
• Mineral Point Methodist
• Mount Olive United Methodist
• Mt. Hope United Methodist
• Oakland United Methodist
• Overbrook United Methodist
• Park Avenue United Methodist
• Roxbury St. Paul’s United Methodist
• Salix Bethel United Methodist
• St. Michael United Methodist
• Summit Chapel United Methodist
• Trinity United Methodist (Johnstown)
• Trinity United Methodist (Portage)
• United Methodist Church (Glasgow)
• Westmont United Methodist

Nazarene Churches

The Nazarene tradition is represented by two congregations in the county, located in Portage and Ebensburg.

• Church of the Nazarene (Portage)
• Lakeside Community Church of the Nazarene

Orthodox Churches

Orthodox Christianity is represented through several traditions, including Russian, Serbian, and Eastern Orthodox communities.

• Christ the Saviour Cathedral
• St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church
• St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church
• St. Michael Orthodox Church
• St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church
• St. Petka

Presbyterian Churches

Presbyterian congregations have a long history in Cambria County, with churches located in both boroughs and rural communities.

• Bethany Presbyterian
• Conemaugh Presbyterian
• Cresson Presbyterian Church
• Ebensburg Presbyterian
• First Presbyterian (Johnstown)
• Presbyterian (Cambria Township)
• Second Presbyterian
• Westminster Orthodox Presbyterian Church
• Westmont Presbyterian Church

Other or Unknown Denominations

In addition to the major traditions, Cambria County is home to independent and smaller congregations of various denominations.

• Beaver Valley Faith
• Believer’s Fellowship
• Berkley Hills Christian Church
• Bethel Assembly of God
• Christian Missionary & Alliance Church
• Church of God
• Community Bible Church
• First Christian Church (Johnstown)
• Lighthouse Assembly of God
• Greater Johnstown Christian Fellowship
• Old Salem
• Praise Center Ministries
• Richland Christian Church
• SS. Peter and Paul (Clearfield Township)
• Spring Meadow Family Worship Center
• St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
• Stahl Mennonite Church
• Wesleyan Holiness Church