Port Byron, IL is a small town located along the banks of the Rock River in western Illinois. It is a close-knit community with a population of just over 1,500 people. The town is popular for its historic downtown area which includes a variety of restaurants, local stores and churches. There are several religious congregations in Port Byron that serve the community and provide spiritual guidance to those who call this beautiful place home. These churches include Trinity Lutheran Church, Faith United Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church and Calvary Bible Fellowship. Each church offers a unique style of worship and service to the people of Port Byron. These churches provide spiritual support for those seeking guidance or comfort as well as fun activities for families such as movie nights and concerts. The churches in Port Byron offer an environment that embraces faith, fellowship and family values.
42.8% of the people in Port Byron are religious:
- 3.8% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 12.7% are Catholic
- 6.2% are Lutheran
- 3.6% are Methodist
- 1.7% are Pentecostal
- 3.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.9% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.9% are an eastern faith
- 2.2% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.