Ellston, Iowa is a small rural town located in Marion County. With a population of just over 400 people, it has a close-knit community that values their faith and religious congregations. There are several churches in the area which provide services to the local community and visitors alike. The most prominent of these is the First Congregational Church which was founded in 1895 and remains an integral part of the town. Other churches include Ellston United Methodist Church, New Hope Baptist Church, St. John's Lutheran Church and Trinity Episcopal Church, all of which strive to bring their members closer to God and provide spiritual sustenance to those who seek it. These churches offer weekly services such as Bible study, youth ministries, adult ministries and fellowship opportunities for all ages. They also host events such as concerts, conferences, fundraisers and other special activities throughout the year which strengthen the bond between their members and help build relationships within the wider community.
61.3% of the people in Ellston are religious:
- 5.9% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 2.0% are Catholic
- 1.2% are Lutheran
- 23.7% are Methodist
- 4.2% are Pentecostal
- 2.7% are Presbyterian
- 3.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 18.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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