The city of Charleston, IL is home to several local religious congregations. These churches provide a spiritual center for the community by offering weekly services and other events and activities. The churches range in size and denomination, from small Pentecostal fellowships to large United Methodist congregations. Many of the churches also run outreach programs that help those in need, such as food pantries, clothing drives, and after-school programs. In addition, some of the churches offer spiritual guidance to members of the community who are struggling with life issues or personal conflict. By providing a religious sanctuary for citizens of all ages and backgrounds, these congregations are an important part of Charleston's culture and community identity.
42.4% of the people in Charleston are religious:
- 6.7% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 7.2% are Catholic
- 4.3% are Lutheran
- 4.2% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 2.4% are Presbyterian
- 0.9% 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
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.