Located in historic Isle of Wight County, Smithfield, Virginia is home to a rich variety of churches and religious congregations. Many of these churches have deep roots in the area, with some being established over 200 years ago. Some of the city's oldest churches include St. Luke's Episcopal Church, founded in 1632; Smithfield Baptist Church, established in 1782; and Main Street United Methodist Church, established in 1856. Today there are many other local congregations that cater to a variety of denominations including Baptist, Presbyterian, Lutheran and Non-denominational Churches. In addition to traditional worship services offered by local churches, many also offer Bible studies and other activities for their members. The wide range of religious options makes Smithfield an attractive place for people from all walks of life to find faith-based fellowship and support.
40.1% of the people in Smithfield are religious:
- 13.1% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 2.2% are Catholic
- 0.0% are Lutheran
- 10.7% are Methodist
- 2.6% are Pentecostal
- 2.6% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 3.9% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.