Columbia, MS is a small town located in Marion County with a population of just over 5,000 people. The local religious congregations in Columbia are an important part of the community. They provide spiritual guidance and support for the residents and offer many activities and events throughout the year. Some of the churches in town include First United Methodist Church, Trinity Baptist Church, Westside Baptist Church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and City of Refuge Ministries. These churches offer worship services for local residents as well as programs to reach out to those living in surrounding areas. Each church has its own unique identity and offers something special to the community. The churches host different events such as holiday celebrations, musical performances, Bible studies, women's groups and more. Through these activities and events, they provide a sense of comfort and belonging to those who are members of them while also providing outreach opportunities for those who may be searching for their faith or need some extra guidance in life.
71.2% of the people in Columbia are religious:
- 48.9% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 0.8% are Catholic
- 0.0% are Lutheran
- 10.2% are Methodist
- 6.1% are Pentecostal
- 0.2% are Presbyterian
- 1.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.1% 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.