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Faith & cultural communities
Places of worship and cultural groups across the valley
By J&H Digital Services LLCChecked Oct 23, 202613 sources
In short
The Treasure Valley has a wide mix of Christian churches, a large Latter-day Saint community (about 483,000 members across Idaho), a historic Reform synagogue in a building from 1896, mosques, Hindu and Buddhist temples, and active cultural groups such as the Basque Center, open since 1949. Smaller faiths often have one main congregation, so look up the group directly and visit or call before you go.
- Largest single faith in Idaho
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: about 483,000 members, roughly 24% of residents
- Catholic
- Diocese of Boise covers the whole state
- Jewish
- Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel, Reform, in a 1896 synagogue
- Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist
- Each has at least one center in Boise
- Cultural hub
- Basque Center on Boise's Basque Block, open since 1949
Where are Christian churches in the valley?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Idaho
Latter-day SaintBest for: Understanding the church's local presence
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The church reports 482,905 members and 1,323 congregations in Idaho, plus temples in Boise and Meridian. Congregations (wards) are assigned by address. Member counts are church records and include people who no longer attend.
Episcopal Church in Idaho
Mainline ProtestantBest for: Finding an Episcopal congregation, including St. Michael's Cathedral in Boise
Where are other faith communities?
Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel (CABI)
Jewish, ReformBest for: Jewish worship, education and community events
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- Phone
- (208) 343-6601
Its 1896 synagogue is one of the oldest in continuous use west of the Mississippi. It was moved to its current site in 2003.
Islamic Center of Boise
MosqueBest for: Daily and Friday prayers, community programs
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- Phone
- (208) 429-1866
Boise also has a Bosnian mosque and a Shia center; ask the Islamic Center for current details.
Boise Hindu Temple
Hindu templeBest for: Daily pooja and aarti, festivals and cultural events
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Open daily. Boise also has a Hare Krishna (ISKCON) temple.
Empty Gate Zen Center of Boise
Buddhist, ZenBest for: Meditation practice in English
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Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple
Buddhist temple with Japanese American rootsBest for: A long-running temple about an hour west of Boise
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- Phone
- (541) 889-8562
Boise also has a Vietnamese Buddhist temple near Maple Grove and Overland, with an English-speaking group.
Which cultural organizations can I join?
The Basque Center
Basque cultural and social clubBest for: Basque dance, language, food and the San Inazio festival
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- Phone
- (208) 342-9983
Built in 1949 on what is now the Basque Block downtown, the heart of Boise's large Basque community.
Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs
State agencyBest for: Connecting Hispanic Idahoans with education, jobs, health and civic resources
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- Phone
- (208) 334-3776
Idaho Black History Museum
Museum and community eventsBest for: Exhibits and events on Black history and life in Idaho
Idaho Office for Refugees
Refugee resettlement networkBest for: New arrivals looking for services and community groups from their home country
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Sources (13) · Checked Oct 23, 2026
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise
- Church of Jesus Christ Newsroom: Idaho statistics
- Wikipedia: LDS membership by state (2025 share using Census population)
- Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel
- Wikipedia: Ahavath Beth Israel (Boise)
- Islamic Center of Boise
- Boise Hindu Temple
- ISKCON: Boise Hare Krishna Temple
- Empty Gate Zen Center: Locations
- Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple
- KIVI: Vietnamese Buddhist temple opens in Boise (2016)
- The Basque Center
- Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs
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