Wilmington, NC is home to a wide variety of churches that cater to diverse spiritual needs. From the traditional Baptist and Methodist churches that have existed since the city was founded in 1739, to more modern congregations such as nondenominational, Presbyterian, Lutheran and Pentecostal churches, there are many different denominations represented in Wilmington. These religious centers provide services for all ages including Sunday school classes and midweek Bible studies. Additionally, many of these churches are actively involved in their local communities, offering volunteer opportunities and giving back through outreach activities. No matter what your spiritual beliefs may be, Wilmington has a church community that can provide support and fellowship.
48.6% of the people in Wilmington are religious:
- 14.5% are Baptist
- 2.4% are Episcopalian
- 7.6% are Catholic
- 1.4% are Lutheran
- 8.5% are Methodist
- 1.5% are Pentecostal
- 3.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.9% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.5% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.