Northfield, Minnesota is a small city in Rice County that is home to many different religious congregations. Its small population of approximately 20,000 people is home to over twenty churches of various denominations including Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian and non-denominational Christian congregations. These churches provide an environment for spiritual growth and community outreach. Each church provides its own unique style of worship and ministries that cater to the needs of their members and visitors alike. Some offer programs for children such as Vacation Bible School and Sunday school classes while others provide community outreach initiatives such as weekly food pantries and thrift stores. No matter the size or denomination, each Northfield church strives to make sure its members feel welcomed and loved by providing a place that encourages faith development through prayer, worship, fellowship with one another, Christian education and spiritual growth opportunities.
59.2% of the people in Northfield are religious:
- 1.5% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 28.8% are Catholic
- 16.1% are Lutheran
- 2.5% are Methodist
- 5.0% are Pentecostal
- 0.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.2% are Judaism
- 0.2% are an eastern faith
- 0.4% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.