Ottawa County, Michigan contains a range of religious congregations with varying denominations. There are churches of many different faiths, including Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, and non-denominational Christian churches. Additionally, there are synagogues for the Jewish faith and mosques for Muslims. Many of these churches have long-standing histories in the county and serve as points of pride for their local communities. These congregations provide spiritual guidance and opportunities for fellowship throughout Ottawa County’s townships and cities. As well as providing spiritual guidance, many of these religious centers also offer various community services such as homeless shelters or food pantries to those in need. These activities help to strengthen the relationship between the church and its members while aiding those looking for support within their local community.
53.3% of the people in Ottawa County are religious:
- 0.1% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 9.5% are Catholic
- 2.6% are Lutheran
- 1.2% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 28.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 9.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.1% 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.