Peru, Indiana is home to a variety of religious congregations who provide spiritual and community service to the area. There are several churches in Peru, including Calvary Chapel, First Christian Church, and St. Joesph Catholic Church. Each church serves the community in unique ways which could include organizing bible study groups, sponsoring community events like food drives or health fairs, or providing volunteer opportunities for those in need. The churches offer a sense of comfort and faith to Peru’s residents as they strive to make their town a welcoming place for everyone. In addition to serving their members spiritually, these congregations also strive to build bridges between communities and cultures by providing interfaith services and activities that bring people together.
36.8% of the people in Peru are religious:
- 5.6% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 3.0% are Catholic
- 1.7% are Lutheran
- 7.2% are Methodist
- 2.9% are Pentecostal
- 0.5% are Presbyterian
- 1.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 14.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.