Union, IL is a small rural town located in western Illinois. It has a population of about 2,000 people and is home to several local religious congregations. The churches in Union are diverse and include Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Nazarene and non-denominational places of worship. Each church has its own unique set of beliefs and values that the members strive to uphold while simultaneously forming a supportive community within the town. Union's churches provide not only spiritual guidance but also often host various social events such as potlucks or picnics which are open to all members of the community regardless of faith. These churches are an essential part of life in Union and contribute to its close-knit atmosphere.
54.1% of the people in Union are religious:
- 0.9% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 35.5% are Catholic
- 7.7% are Lutheran
- 2.4% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 1.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 2.2% affilitates with Islam
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