Penfield, IL is a small rural community in McDonough County, Illinois. It has a rich history of faith and religion that has been shaped by the local churches throughout the years. There are several churches in Penfield to serve the religious needs of its residents. There are Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic, and other denominations represented. The community also has many nondenominational churches as well. Each church brings its own unique traditions and culture to the town and makes it a more diverse area. All of these churches work together to provide spiritual guidance for their members as well as outreach programs to help those who may be struggling within the community. These churches serve an important role in Penfield’s history and continue to shape its present day atmosphere with their devotion to serving God and helping others.
34.9% of the people in Penfield are religious:
- 1.7% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 8.0% are Catholic
- 3.0% are Lutheran
- 4.6% are Methodist
- 4.7% are Pentecostal
- 1.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.9% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.4% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 1.7% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.