Richview, IL is a small town located in Southern Illinois with a population of approximately 800. Despite its size, the town is home to several local religious congregations that serve the community. The churches in Richview, IL come from a variety of faiths and denominations. Prominent churches include St. Peter’s Catholic Church, First Baptist Church, and Richview Christian Fellowship. St. Peter's Catholic Church was established in 1882 and features beautiful stained glass windows and traditional Catholic services. First Baptist Church was founded in 1908 and offers contemporary worship services for all ages. Richview Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational church that was founded in 2015 by local pastors who wanted to minister to the people of Richview in a more modern way. All three of these churches are an important part of the community by providing spiritual guidance as well as being hubs for social activities such as bible study groups, youth groups, men’s and women’s ministries, and more.
69.9% of the people in Richview are religious:
- 3.5% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 29.0% are Catholic
- 18.6% are Lutheran
- 3.7% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 13.7% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 0.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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