Franklinton, Louisiana is a small community located in Washington Parish. The town has a rich religious history and is home to several churches of various denominations. One of the oldest and most prominent churches in Franklinton is the First Presbyterian Church, which was established in 1851. It maintains an active congregation and offers traditional services every Sunday as well as various programs throughout the week. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also has an active presence in Franklinton with two congregations that meet regularly for Bible study, worship, and fellowship. Immanuel Baptist Church is another popular church in town that provides regular services as well as youth ministries and other outreach activities. In addition to these larger churches, there are numerous smaller congregations located throughout the area that offer spiritual guidance and support for local residents.
58.6% of the people in Franklinton are religious:
- 40.6% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 4.5% are Catholic
- 0.1% are Lutheran
- 5.5% are Methodist
- 2.7% are Pentecostal
- 0.4% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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