Birmingham, AL is home to a diverse population of people of different backgrounds and faiths. As such, the city has many local religious congregations that provide spiritual and social support for their members. These churches serve as a source of comfort and strength for those seeking guidance in their daily lives. They offer a variety of services including worship services, educational classes, fellowship programs and outreach activities. Many churches also have a strong presence in the community, participating in local outreach programs such as soup kitchens, homeless shelters and literacy initiatives. With so many churches offering spiritual guidance and community outreach, Birmingham residents are truly blessed with the many options available to them for spiritual enrichment.
84.1% of the people in Birmingham are religious:
- 40.2% are Baptist
- 2.1% are Episcopalian
- 8.6% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 9.4% are Methodist
- 4.9% are Pentecostal
- 2.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 13.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.6% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.5% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.