Kalamazoo County, Michigan is home to a diverse and vibrant religious community. With churches representing all of the major Christian denominations, as well as others such as Unitarian Universalism, Buddhism and Islam, people of many beliefs can find a place of worship here. Many of these congregations are active within the local community, providing resources and support for those in need. They also host events such as bible studies, book clubs and meals for the homeless that provide an opportunity for fellowship among members of different faith backgrounds. In addition to these services, many churches in Kalamazoo County actively engage in charitable work and outreach programs both locally and internationally. This support helps build strong communities and contribute to positive growth throughout the area.
38.7% of the people in Kalamazoo County are religious:
- 2.3% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 9.8% are Catholic
- 1.9% are Lutheran
- 3.0% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 6.7% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 11.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.2% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 1.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.