Sweetwater, Oklahoma is home to a variety of local religious congregations. The small town is known for its friendly atmosphere and welcoming spirit which is evident in the warm and inviting atmosphere of many of the churches in the area. The majority of the churches are Christian-based, though there are a few non-denominational places of worship as well. Some popular churches include First Baptist Church, Immanuel Baptist Church, and Sweetwater Community Church. Each offers an array of worshipping services including Sunday morning services, Bible study groups, and prayer meetings throughout the week. There are also several outreach programs provided by many of these churches that provide assistance to those in need within their communities. In addition to providing spiritual guidance and support to members, they also provide support for families in need through food pantries or other donation drives. Regardless of religious preference, Sweetwater welcomes all with open arms into their community of faith.
69.1% of the people in Sweetwater are religious:
- 33.2% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 5.2% are Catholic
- 0.1% are Lutheran
- 7.2% are Methodist
- 8.0% are Pentecostal
- 0.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 14.7% 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.