Hamel, IL is a small rural town located in the southwestern region of the state. It has a rich history and culture, which is reflected in its local religious congregations. There are several churches located within Hamel that serve different faiths. These include the Church of Christ, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, St. John's Lutheran Church, and First Baptist Church. Each church provides its members with spiritual guidance and support, as well as fellowship among members. The churches also provide various community services to those in need, such as food pantries and homeless shelters. With their strong faith-based foundation and commitment to helping others, these churches have become an important part of life in Hamel for many years.
48.9% of the people in Hamel are religious:
- 10.7% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 14.1% are Catholic
- 5.6% are Lutheran
- 3.4% are Methodist
- 2.2% are Pentecostal
- 4.7% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 1.2% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.