The small rural town of Dawson, IL is home to several churches of various denominations. There are two Baptist churches, a Methodist church, a Pentecostal church and a Catholic church in Dawson. Each congregation provides spiritual support and fellowship for the local community. The churches also offer numerous activities and programs that provide opportunities for local residents to take part in religious services as well as other events such as fundraisers, food drives and clothing collections. Additionally, these churches often host special events throughout the year like holiday festivities and retreats. The faith-based organizations of Dawson strive to be active members of the community and make it a better place for its people.
55.3% of the people in Dawson are religious:
- 5.7% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 16.4% are Catholic
- 5.8% are Lutheran
- 6.9% are Methodist
- 5.3% are Pentecostal
- 1.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 9.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.2% are Judaism
- 0.5% are an eastern faith
- 1.7% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.