Wexford County, MI is home to many different religious congregations. There are Protestant denominations such as Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist and Lutheran as well as Catholic and Orthodox churches in the county. Many of the churches have been around for generations and have had a significant impact on the local community. In addition to providing spiritual guidance, these congregations provide a variety of services that benefit both members of their congregation as well as the larger Wexford County community. These services range from food banks and clothing drives to financial literacy classes and addiction counseling. The presence of these churches also provides an important social outlet for residents of Wexford County, bringing people together to celebrate holidays and special occasions like weddings and funerals. Through their leadership in their communities, these religious organizations play an essential role in the lives of those who live in Wexford County.
37.5% of the people in Wexford County are religious:
- 2.7% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 6.2% are Catholic
- 3.6% are Lutheran
- 4.2% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 2.7% are Presbyterian
- 1.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 15.8% 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.