Ghent, West Virginia is a small town located in Mason County. Although the population of Ghent is not large, there are several local religious congregations that have made their mark in the community. Among them are the Ghent United Methodist Church, the First Baptist Church of Ghent, and St. Mary's Catholic Church. Each congregation offers its members a place to come together and practice their faith in a supportive environment. The churches host various activities such as bible studies, Sunday school classes, youth group gatherings, and more. Each church also provides outreach programs for those living in poverty or struggling in other ways to help them get back on their feet. All three congregations are active members of the community and strive to make Ghent a better place for everyone who calls it home.
30.8% of the people in Ghent are religious:
- 7.9% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 2.2% are Catholic
- 0.1% are Lutheran
- 3.5% are Methodist
- 5.4% are Pentecostal
- 0.7% are Presbyterian
- 0.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 9.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.4% affilitates with Islam
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