Macoupin County, Illinois is home to a diverse array of religious congregations. From Protestant, Catholic, and non-denominational churches to other faith-based organizations, there is something for everyone in Macoupin County. The churches are dedicated to providing spiritual guidance and comfort to their communities and many offer services such as Sunday school programs for children, Bible studies for adults, prayer meetings, and youth ministry events. Additionally, the churches host outreach programs that seek to provide assistance to those in need. These programs often provide housing for those who are homeless or struggling financially as well as offering job training initiatives for people seeking employment. By providing these resources and support services to their members and neighbors, Macoupin County’s churches are helping make their communities stronger.
53.4% of the people in Macoupin County are religious:
- 11.1% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 16.1% are Catholic
- 8.8% are Lutheran
- 5.9% are Methodist
- 2.0% are Pentecostal
- 3.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.