Smithfield, North Carolina is home to a diverse range of religious congregations that cater to a variety of faiths. From small independent churches, to larger denominational churches, Smithfield offers a variety of places of worship for the local community. Many of these churches are situated in and around downtown Smithfield, giving them easy access to surrounding neighborhoods. They offer various services such as Sunday School, Bible Study classes and outreach activities. Visitors can attend services or participate in other activities such as mission trips and volunteer programs. Each church also provides its own unique community atmosphere, which allows people to socialize and grow closer together in faith. As such, the churches in Smithfield provide an important source of fellowship and spiritual growth not only for their members but also for the wider community.
38.3% of the people in Smithfield are religious:
- 15.3% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 2.7% are Catholic
- 0.4% are Lutheran
- 6.3% are Methodist
- 4.2% are Pentecostal
- 1.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.8% 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.