Kingwood, WV is a small town located in Preston County. It has a variety of religious congregations that serve the local community. Most of the churches are Christian-based, with denominations such as Baptist, Methodist, and Lutheran represented. There are also nondenominational Christian churches and smaller groups comprising various other faiths and practices. Many of these churches have been around for generations, serving longtime residents as well as newcomers alike. The churches provide spiritual guidance and fellowship to their members through Sunday services, bible studies, youth activities, and outreach programs. Some even offer special events such as craft fairs or concerts featuring local musicians to bring people together from different backgrounds and beliefs. Regardless of personal beliefs or religion, Kingwood's churches provide an important service to the community by providing sacred spaces for reflection, worship, teaching, and celebration.
26.7% of the people in Kingwood are religious:
- 2.5% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 4.1% are Catholic
- 0.6% are Lutheran
- 12.2% are Methodist
- 1.2% are Pentecostal
- 0.5% are Presbyterian
- 1.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 4.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.