Wat Khmer Savy Rattanaram is a Cambodian Buddhist temple in Jacksonville. Although it is tucked among homes on Clinton Avenue, the temple is one of the largest such temples in the United States. The large Buddha statue inside and many other building materials were brought in from Cambodia.
Serving the Catholic community since 1923, St. Paul's offers numerous church and social activities.
Located in San Marco, this church offers traditional and contemporary worship services.
In the heart of Downtown, First Baptist Church has many ministries to help its members "plug in" to a group. Their Web site also offers free podcasts available for download. As of 2011, First Baptist Church has 28,000 members and an average attendance of around 7,500 for Sunday services.
Located Downtown, St. John's Episcopal has extensive Christian programs, daily services and community events.
Located in historic Five Points near Downtown, Riverside Presbyterian prides itself on an energetic congregation and community involvement.
A non-denominational church, San Jose Church of Christ teaches New Testament Christianity and has youth and children's programs, a mission ministry and community outreach programs.
Several congregations throughout town are affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Visit www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/worship-with-us for locations and times of worship.
Located out at the beach and well known for the Bethlehem reenactment during the holidays.
Temple hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. (Aarthi - 9 a.m.) and 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Aarthi - 7p.m) and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Aarthi - 11:45 a.m.) and 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Aarthi - 7 p.m.).
Programs include Jummah (every Friday, Kutbah and prayer at 1:30 p.m.); Taleem (every Sunday, Q&A, talk at 11:30 p.m.); Islamic Weekend School (for children of all ages, Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.); and Shahaditan Institute on Wednesdays.
The Islamic Center of Northeast Florida offers a full time Islamic school, Sunday school, summer school, marriage services, funeral services, Quranic and Arabic teachings and more.
Located in Mandarin, Etz Chaim offers adult and youth programs, sisterhood classes and the only mikvah between Savannah and Ormond Beach.
Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Jacksonville Jewish Center has two Rabbis, an exceptional Cantor and several educational schools. The Center also offers on-site kosher catering.
Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, Congregation Ahaveth Chesed holds worship services at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays and 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays, as well as Jewish holidays. The Temple has a senior Rabbi, an associate Rabbi, a full-time Cantor and a complete religious education program.
