Gaston County, in North Carolina, is home to many local religious congregations. People of all faiths and denominations are able to find a place of worship here and practice their religion. The churches offer a variety of services such as weekly worship services, bible studies, and community outreach programs. In addition to these traditional religious activities, the churches often offer additional activities such as youth groups, music programs, Bible study groups and other educational opportunities that can help members grow in their faith. Many of the churches also host special events throughout the year that bring people together from all walks of life. Whether for spiritual growth or simply for socializing with others who share similar beliefs, Gaston County offers a wide range of church options that appeal to everyone.
58.1% of the people in Gaston County are religious:
- 30.8% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 2.1% are Catholic
- 1.9% are Lutheran
- 7.0% are Methodist
- 5.6% are Pentecostal
- 3.6% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.