Harrisville, WV is a small town located in Ritchie County. It has a population of fewer than 1,000 residents and is home to several religious congregations. There are three churches within the city limits: First Baptist Church, St. John's United Methodist Church, and Harrisville Free Will Baptist Church. All three churches offer weekly services, regular Bible Study classes, and other activities for members of their congregations. The local churches provide a variety of social events such as potluck dinners and bible-based study groups that bring the community together. In addition to providing spiritual nourishment and fellowship for their members, these churches also offer various outreach programs to the wider area around Harrisville. Programs such as food banks, clothing drives, and free holiday meals help those in need throughout the region. The churches of Harrisville are more than just places of worship; they provide comfort and support to their members while acting as an important anchor in the local community.
36.8% of the people in Harrisville are religious:
- 11.7% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 0.9% are Catholic
- 0.0% are Lutheran
- 12.2% are Methodist
- 3.8% are Pentecostal
- 0.2% are Presbyterian
- 2.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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