McLean County, Illinois is home to a variety of religious congregations and houses of worship for many faiths. Churches in the area offer a range of services for their members including bible study, charitable works, prayer meetings, and various youth activities. Some churches also serve as centers for community outreach and provide basic social services such as food security programs or low-cost daycare. In addition to traditional denominations like Baptists, Methodists and Lutherans, McLean County also has a growing number of non-denominational churches which draw upon the spiritual teachings from many traditions. There are several historic cathedrals in the area that serve as reminders of the county's religious heritage. For those seeking an opportunity to connect with the divine through spiritual practice and service to others, McLean County provides numerous outlets where believers can come together to worship.
49.1% of the people in McLean County are religious:
- 1.8% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 9.2% are Catholic
- 6.1% are Lutheran
- 6.5% are Methodist
- 1.3% are Pentecostal
- 2.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 16.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 4.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.