Macon County, Alabama is home to a number of churches ranging from small congregations to large churches with thousands of members. The county's religious diversity brings together a variety of denominations such as Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran and Pentecostal. Many local churches offer Sunday school classes for children and youth activities for teens, in addition to regular services and weekly Bible studies. These congregations are deeply rooted in the community, actively participating in programs that benefit Macon County residents. From food pantries to homeless shelters to community clean-up days, these churches serve their communities with love and compassion. They are living examples of the power of faith in action.
44.2% of the people in Macon County are religious:
- 13.5% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 0.5% are Catholic
- 0.1% are Lutheran
- 16.8% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 0.5% are Presbyterian
- 1.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 1.7% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.