Elk River, Minnesota is a small town located about an hour away from the Twin Cities. The local religious congregations in the area offer a variety of services to their members and visitors alike. Most churches in Elk River have had longstanding histories and participate in many local events. Many of these churches focus on traditional Christian teachings while others are more open to other spiritual traditions. Some of the churches in Elk River offer special Bible studies, weekly prayer meetings, youth groups, worship services, and social activities for the community. All are welcome at each of these churches regardless of faith or background and most hold regular volunteer opportunities that benefit both church members and the wider community.
38.9% of the people in Elk River are religious:
- 0.5% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 13.6% are Catholic
- 14.1% are Lutheran
- 2.9% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 0.7% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.7% 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.