Damascus, AR is a small rural community located in the Arkansas Delta region. The population of Damascus is approximately 600 people and it offers many services to its residents including local churches. There are several different religious congregations in the town including Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, and non-denominational churches. These churches not only provide spiritual guidance to the members of their respective congregations but also offer many activities for people of all ages, such as bible study classes, Sunday school programs and worship services. Additionally, many of these churches also host outreach activities that provide assistance to those in need such as food pantries and clothing closets. The churches in Damascus are an important part of the community and provide a sense of belonging to those who attend them.
49.8% of the people in Damascus are religious:
- 20.0% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 4.7% are Catholic
- 0.4% are Lutheran
- 5.5% are Methodist
- 2.5% are Pentecostal
- 0.6% are Presbyterian
- 1.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 14.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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