Metropolitan South Florida is one of the most densely populated regions in the United States. Millions of people of almost every nationality and every faith live, work and worship here. Each day more people arrive to make this vibrant area their home. If you plan to into the area, relocating for business or just because you love this part of the country, you will have many decisions to make. For people of faith, looking for a church home, Fort Lauderdale churches are waiting to welcome you.

There are probably more Baptists in the South than almost anywhere else on earth. South Florida is home to many of them. If you are a Baptist, or considering becoming one, you won't have to look far to find a welcoming church home. First Baptist is a great big church that likes to think of itself has having small town values with the diversity found in urban areas. People from all over the world come to worship here.

Calvary Chapel appeals to many different age groups. You can attend Sunday service in jeans and a tee shirt, and nobody will mind. Everyone is welcome, no matter what they wear. If you have just moved to the city, Calvary offers lots of groups you can get involved in. There are Bible studies and community outreach projects going on all the time.

If your beliefs have led you to a strict adherence to the Bible, you might want to visit Gateway. They consider themselves non-denominational, and welcome everyone with open arms. Families with young children should check out the Christian academy they run. It offers an academic curriculum within a Christian environment.

If you are of the Catholic faith, Our Lady of the Rosary has several different locations in the area for you to choose from. It was established shortly after the Second Vatican Council. The parish is very traditional in its views and the masses it conducts. In order to serve the needs of such a diverse population, mass texts in Latin, English, Spanish, French, and Italian are available.

The Spain's religious influence is nowhere more apparent than at the Ancient Spanish Missionary. Entering the mission will take you back to the days of Ponce de Leon with its vaulted ceilings and Gothic arches. They have a vibrant ministry as well. Services are open to everyone, and you are not expected to participate in the kneeling and rising rituals unless you feel comfortable doing so.

Florida has always boasted a large and vibrant Jewish community, and you will find many synagogues with differing focuses and views. Temple Beth Israel is conservative and has been serving the city for fifty years. Temple Bat Yam is a reform temple with a liberal viewpoint that embraces the diversity of all cultures.

Religious diversity is one of the hallmarks of South Florida. Its inhabitants are free to worship as they please in peace and with the respect they have earned.