Gila Bend, Arizona is a small town located in the southwest corner of the state. It has a population of around 2,000 people and the majority of the population identifies as Christian. There are several religious congregations in Gila Bend that provide an atmosphere for worship and fellowship. The most prominent churches in Gila Bend include St. Anthony's Catholic Church, First Baptist Church, Grace Lutheran Church, and New Covenant Fellowship. St. Anthony's is one of the oldest churches in town and serves its congregation with Mass on Sundays and other spiritual activities throughout the week. First Baptist has been active since it was founded in 1983 and provides Bible study groups, youth programs, and various other outreach services to its members. Grace Lutheran provides weekly service times as well as Sunday school classes for children ages 3-12. Lastly, New Covenant Fellowship is a non-denominational church that offers worship services in English and Spanish as well as Bible studies for all ages. These churches offer a chance for residents to come together to worship God regardless of their religious background or beliefs.
39.8% of the people in Gila Bend are religious:
- 2.4% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 14.2% are Catholic
- 1.8% are Lutheran
- 1.0% are Methodist
- 3.2% are Pentecostal
- 0.7% are Presbyterian
- 6.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.4% are Judaism
- 1.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
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