The area has many historic churches. Columbia also has many new, spectacular churches offering services and special programs throughout the year for residents and visitors to the area. There are more than 60 Protestant denominations along with large Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches. In addition, there are Jewish synagogues as well as communities of Baha'is, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Mormons.
Visitors are welcome to worship at any of the area churches.
For specific information, we suggest you check directly with the church of your choice. Dedicated as Columbia's first Lutheran Church in 1830, the original church burned in 1865. A new sanctuary was rebuilt on the same spot in 1870. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Presbyterians organized their first congregation in Columbia in 1795.