Shelby, Nebraska is a small town of only 1,200 people in the southwestern corner of the state. Despite its size, Shelby is home to a diverse array of religious congregations that cater to different faiths and denominations. The area’s churches represent Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and more. Among the churches here are St. Joseph Catholic Church and New Hope Baptist Church for those who practice Catholicism and Protestantism respectively. For those looking for something more diverse there are also places like the Sikh Temple of Nebraska and Baha’i Faith Center which promote tolerance and acceptance among many different religions. These places serve as great resources for local residents seeking spiritual guidance or comfort in times of need.
56.4% of the people in Shelby are religious:
- 3.3% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 14.9% are Catholic
- 14.2% are Lutheran
- 23.0% are Methodist
- 0.0% are Pentecostal
- 0.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 0.9% 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.