Shaw, Mississippi is a small town in Bolivar County that has a population of just under 2,000 people. Despite its small size, Shaw is home to several local religious congregations. The congregations range from traditional churches such as Baptist and Methodist, to others such as Assembly of God and Church of Christ. These churches play an important role in the lives of the members of the community and provide a source of spiritual nourishment for many residents. In addition to regular Sunday services, these churches also offer Bible studies and other social activities throughout the week. Through these activities and services, these congregations have become an integral part of life in Shaw and help bring together the people who call this small town home.
49.3% of the people in Shaw are religious:
- 24.6% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 2.6% are Catholic
- 0.1% are Lutheran
- 7.1% are Methodist
- 3.1% are Pentecostal
- 2.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.2% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 1.8% affilitates with Islam
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