Oxford, Mississippi is home to a diverse range of religious congregations. The city boasts congregations from many Christian denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, and Catholic Churches. Additionally, there are several non-Christian congregations in Oxford, including Jewish synagogues and Islamic centers. Each congregation provides spiritual guidance and community support for its members. An important part of the Oxford community is the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service which brings together members of all religious backgrounds to celebrate their faith and give thanks for their blessings. This service has become an integral part of the community’s cultural identity and has been held each year since 2008. With so many opportunities for worshipful engagement within the city limits, Oxford is a wonderful place for people of any faith background to feel connected and supported within their spiritual practice.
41.7% of the people in Oxford are religious:
- 19.3% are Baptist
- 1.6% are Episcopalian
- 2.4% are Catholic
- 0.1% are Lutheran
- 10.4% are Methodist
- 0.4% are Pentecostal
- 2.7% are Presbyterian
- 1.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.7% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.