Mantua, VA is a small rural town in Fauquier County with a population of just over 500. Despite its size, Mantua is home to several local religious congregations. These churches include the St. John’s Episcopal Church, which was established in 1790 and is the oldest of the congregations; The Fire House Church, which provides community outreach services; and Joyful Noise Baptist Church, founded in 2007. Each church offers its own unique set of services for the town's residents including worship services, Bible study groups, and fellowship events throughout the year. The different churches also collaborate together on special projects to provide assistance to those in need within the community. No matter what one's faith may be, Mantua's churches are an important part of maintaining a sense of community spirit and fostering spiritual growth among its members.
46.4% of the people in Mantua are religious:
- 3.5% are Baptist
- 1.7% are Episcopalian
- 18.0% are Catholic
- 1.6% are Lutheran
- 5.1% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 2.0% are Presbyterian
- 1.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.5% are Judaism
- 1.6% are an eastern faith
- 4.8% affilitates with Islam
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