Greenville, NC is a vibrant and diverse community with a variety of religious congregations. Among these are churches belonging to multiple denominations including Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Episcopal, Catholic, and Pentecostal churches. These churches provide an important place for people to come together to worship God while encouraging spiritual growth and development among members of the congregation. The churches also provide additional services such as supporting homeless individuals in the community or providing programs for youth to engage in activities that will help them grow into responsible adults. Additionally, each church has an active outreach program which addresses needs in the community at large. From soup kitchens to clothing drives, they strive to help those who need it most. Greenville’s churches play an integral role in fostering a sense of connection among its citizens and helping those living in poverty or other difficult situations make positive changes in their lives.
43.0% of the people in Greenville are religious:
- 8.5% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 3.4% are Catholic
- 0.1% are Lutheran
- 11.0% are Methodist
- 3.1% are Pentecostal
- 1.4% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 13.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.