Leaf River, Minnesota is a small town located in Otter Tail County. This quaint community has a strong sense of community and faith, evidenced by the presence of several local religious congregations. These congregations represent various faiths including Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, and non-denominational churches. Leaf River is especially proud of its two oldest churches – St. John’s Lutheran Church and First Methodist Church – which have served the religious needs of the community for over 150 years. The churches in Leaf River are active members of the community in many ways. They provide opportunities for fellowship through weekly services, bible studies, youth groups, guest speakers, and other special events throughout the year. The churches also host numerous charitable fund raisers to support local projects such as food banks and homeless shelters. All of these activities bring people together and contribute to the sense of unity within Leaf River that makes it such a special place to live.
60.6% of the people in Leaf River are religious:
- 0.1% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 13.1% are Catholic
- 31.1% are Lutheran
- 4.6% are Methodist
- 2.6% are Pentecostal
- 1.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.9% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.6% 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.