Belvidere, IL is home to a number of religious congregations, including numerous Protestant and Catholic churches. These churches provide spiritual guidance and community outreach to the local population, helping to strengthen the bond between citizens and their faith. Some of the larger churches in the area are St. James Lutheran Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church, First United Methodist Church, Belvidere Assembly of God church, and Holy Family Catholic Church. Other smaller denominations are also present in the area such as Seventh Day Adventist Churches, Bible Churches and Non-denominational Congregations. Each one has its own unique traditions, practices and services which help to bring people together in prayer and fellowship. Throughout Belvidere there are several religious centers that offer weekly services, bible studies and special events for all ages and backgrounds. Together these congregations provide an important aspect of life in Belvidere: a sense of community based upon shared beliefs and values.
38.4% of the people in Belvidere are religious:
- 0.7% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 19.5% are Catholic
- 8.6% are Lutheran
- 4.3% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 2.4% are Presbyterian
- 0.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.