Oakland, IL is a small rural village located in the south-central part of the state. The town has a rich history steeped in faith and religious practices, with numerous churches having been established throughout its history. Currently, there are several different Christian denominations represented among the local religious congregations in Oakland including Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic, Apostolic Pentecostal, and Adventist faiths. Each of these churches provide unique services to their members such as worship services, community outreach programs, Bible studies, youth ministry events and social activities. There also exists an encouraging atmosphere for interfaith dialogue amongst these churches where members can learn more about other faith traditions and gain a better understanding of each other. Oakland's religious congregations are an important part of the local community and their presence helps foster greater spiritual growth within the village.
42.4% of the people in Oakland are religious:
- 6.7% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 7.2% are Catholic
- 4.3% are Lutheran
- 4.2% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 2.4% are Presbyterian
- 0.9% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 15.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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