Atchison, KS is home to several religious congregations that cater to a variety of faiths and traditions. Among these are St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Atchison First United Methodist Church, and Calvary Baptist Church. Each church offers meaningful worship services and weekly programming for members of the congregation as well as outreach programs that benefit the community at large. These churches also provide volunteer opportunities, support groups, and activities for those of all ages. In addition to their spiritual focus each church has its own unique atmosphere with vibrant music and inspiring messages from their clergy leaders. The churches in Atchison come together for community events such as holiday celebrations and food drives, which serve to unite the city and show the importance of caring for one another.
54.1% of the people in Atchison are religious:
- 2.8% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 16.1% are Catholic
- 10.1% are Lutheran
- 5.3% are Methodist
- 2.8% are Pentecostal
- 1.8% are Presbyterian
- 1.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 13.6% 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.