Effingham County, Illinois has an abundance of churches for all denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran and more. These local religious congregations are a vital part of the community and provide a place of worship and spiritual guidance to residents. Along with providing spiritual support, these churches have been active in coming together to support various causes throughout the county. They also participate in community events and activities such as food drives, holiday celebrations and summer programs for youth. Each church offers its own unique set of services and activities that cater to different populations within the county. With so many churches located in Effingham County, locals not only have plenty of options when it comes to religious centers but they can also rely on them to be supportive partners in their community.
69.3% of the people in Effingham County are religious:
- 11.7% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 29.6% are Catholic
- 10.7% are Lutheran
- 6.0% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 0.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.