Smithfield, ME is a small town in Somerset County, located in the rural northern part of the state. With a population of approximately 1,500 people, Smithfield is known for its friendly atmosphere and rural charm. The town has a long-standing history and presence of religious congregations which have served the local community for centuries. The churches in Smithfield include Methodist Episcopal Church (1799), First Congregational Church (1801) and St. Stephen's Catholic Church (1868). Each of these churches serves its congregation with weekly services as well as fellowship activities throughout the year. These churches also serve members of the community who are not part of their congregations by providing Sunday school classes, counseling services, charity drives and mission trips to surrounding communities in need. Additionally, each church provides an environment where individuals can come together to worship and grow spiritually in their faith. Many residents of Smithfield credit these churches with bringing them closer to God through their support and guidance and helping them develop stronger relationships with one another.
18.8% of the people in Smithfield are religious:
- 1.8% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 7.1% are Catholic
- 0.0% are Lutheran
- 2.3% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 2.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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