Stearns County, MN is home to a diverse array of churches and religious congregations. There are churches from various denominations including Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Assembly of God and many other faith-based organizations. Many of the churches have been in the community for generations and have long histories which contribute to the culture and heritage of Stearns County. The faith communities in Stearns County are active in many aspects of life in the county: from providing spiritual guidance to organizing service projects for the community. Churches provide an important role in building relationships among neighbors. As part of these efforts, some churches even host regular public events such as concerts or support groups. Whether it’s attending a Sunday service or participating in a ministry project, religious congregations offer a variety of opportunities for residents to connect with one another and strengthen their bonds with their community.
62.9% of the people in Stearns County are religious:
- 0.5% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 42.3% are Catholic
- 12.4% are Lutheran
- 2.2% are Methodist
- 2.3% are Pentecostal
- 0.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.5% 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.