Elbert County, Georgia is home to a diverse range of religious congregations. Of the various denominations represented in the county, some of the most prominent are Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal and Presbyterian. Many churches in the area have existed since before the Civil War and can trace their roots back for generations. These churches provide spiritual guidance as well as social services to members of their community. The most notable local congregation is First Baptist Church of Elberton, which was founded in 1866 and continues to serve as a pillar of faith and hope in the region. Local churches also provide much needed support for families facing challenging times by offering food pantries, clothing distribution programs, counseling services and other assistance programs. In addition to spiritual guidance, these churches are vital resources for providing emotional support during difficult times for many people in Elbert County.
56.0% of the people in Elbert County are religious:
- 31.0% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 0.9% are Catholic
- 0.3% are Lutheran
- 14.3% are Methodist
- 5.1% are Pentecostal
- 1.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.9% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.0% 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.