New Bedford
75 churches on record in New Bedford — from downtown cathedrals to the storefront congregations that shape the city's religious life. 22 distinct traditions, 3 verified entries. It is one of the cities we index across Massachusetts, and sits in Bristol County within the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. Its largest tradition is Non-Denominational.
By tradition
Non-Denominational
16 churchesA steady community in New Bedford.
All 16 in New Bedford →Baptist Churches
10 churchesA steady community in New Bedford.
All 10 in New Bedford →Catholic
9 churchesA small but living presence.
All 9 in New Bedford →Pentecostal
6 churchesA small but living presence.
All 6 in New Bedford →Episcopal
5 churchesA small but living presence.
All 5 in New Bedford →Seventh Day Adventist
4 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse Seventh Day Adventist →Christian
3 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse Christian →Assemblies of God
3 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse Assemblies of God →
How do I find a church near me in New Bedford?
We list 75 churches in New Bedford, Massachusetts, across 22 traditions. Every entry carries the street address and map coordinates, so the nearest congregation to you is the one closest on the map above, not the one that paid for placement. Nobody can pay to appear here. 3 of them hold a verified Google profile, which is where published opening hours come from when a church has them. If you are looking for a particular tradition, the largest in New Bedford is Non-Denominational with 16 churches; the filters above narrow the list by tradition or by first letter.
Where to begin in New Bedford
For a first visit, the editors recommend three churches: Grace Episcopal Church (Episcopal), Pilgrim United Church of Christ (United Church of Christ), and Immanuel Baptist Church (Baptist Churches). Together they offer a representative sample of New Bedford's worship life.