Eureka, IL is a small town located in central Illinois. Despite its small size, it boasts an array of local religious congregations catering to all faiths. In the center of town sits the First United Methodist Church, a prominent landmark in Eureka since 1867. It provides spiritual guidance and a gathering space for citizens of all ages. Other places of worship in Eureka include the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, which has served as a religious beacon for over 125 years, and the Immanuel Lutheran Church, founded in 1895 by immigrants seeking refuge after fleeing Europe during World War One. There are also several non-denominational churches that serve the community’s diverse population including The River Church and New Beginnings Christian Fellowship. These churches provide spiritual guidance and support to citizens both young and old alike, making them essential components of Eureka’s faith-based culture.
40.6% of the people in Eureka are religious:
- 1.9% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 10.0% are Catholic
- 4.8% are Lutheran
- 5.2% are Methodist
- 0.1% are Pentecostal
- 1.7% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 17.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.