Wellington, Kentucky is home to a variety of religious congregations and churches. These churches range from small independent organizations to large and traditional denominations. Many of the churches in Wellington have been serving the community for generations and play an important role in the town's heritage. The predominantly Christian population of Wellington find solace in places of worship such as the First United Methodist Church, Old Bethel Baptist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, Faith Lutheran Church, and St. Mary Catholic Church. Each church provides its own unique atmosphere where all are welcome to come and be a part of their congregation or take part in spiritual activities designed to enrich one’s life. From weekly services, special events, bible studies, youth ministries, exciting activities for children and adults alike, each church offers something special for everyone in Wellington regardless of faith or belief system.
55.6% of the people in Wellington are religious:
- 19.1% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 16.7% are Catholic
- 0.6% are Lutheran
- 2.9% are Methodist
- 0.9% are Pentecostal
- 1.6% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 10.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.7% are Judaism
- 0.3% are an eastern faith
- 0.9% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.