Alton, IA is a small town situated in the state of Iowa. Despite its size, the area is home to a number of local religious congregations. These churches serve both the spiritual and social needs of the community's diverse population. Religious services vary from traditional denominations to various cultural and non-denominational choices. Congregants have active participation in services and other activities including Bible study, prayer meetings, Sunday school classes, outreach programs and more. The churches offer valuable support to many residents in Alton by providing them with a safe place to grow spiritually and emotionally. Through their commitment to service and faithfulness to God, these congregations are integral parts of the Alton community.
86.2% of the people in Alton are religious:
- 0.9% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 7.4% are Catholic
- 8.2% are Lutheran
- 3.8% are Methodist
- 0.2% are Pentecostal
- 63.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.