Iowa State is home to a diverse range of religious congregations. A variety of denominations and faiths are represented in the churches throughout the state. These congregations provide spiritual support and guidance to members of their local community, and promote positive values within their faith tradition. Services offered by these churches include Sunday worship, Bible studies, youth groups, prayer meetings, and outreach events. Additionally, many churches offer a variety of programs for families and individuals, such as holiday celebrations, social gatherings, health fairs, seminars on topics related to spirituality or personal growth, counseling services, and volunteer opportunities. The presence of these houses of worship enriches the lives of all who live in Iowa State and provides an important avenue for people to connect with one another through shared spiritual beliefs.
54.5% of the people in Iowa are religious:
- 1.8% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 16.8% are Catholic
- 12.2% are Lutheran
- 8.6% are Methodist
- 1.5% are Pentecostal
- 5.3% are Presbyterian
- 1.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.1% 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.