Lamar, Missouri is a small town in southwestern Missouri with a population of approximately 4,800 people. Despite the small size of the community, there are several religious congregations located in Lamar. The city is home to Christian churches like First Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, and St. Paul's Lutheran Church which have all served the local population for decades. Additionally, there are smaller denominations such as the Pentecostal Church of God and the Wesleyan Church that have also been established in Lamar. These churches provide spiritual guidance to the citizens of Lamar and also host various community events throughout the year. These churches not only provide spiritual guidance but also serve as an important meeting place for members of the local community to come together and support one another in times of need.
52.6% of the people in Lamar are religious:
- 17.2% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 1.8% are Catholic
- 1.3% are Lutheran
- 14.0% are Methodist
- 2.3% are Pentecostal
- 0.5% are Presbyterian
- 1.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 14.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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