Lenoir, NC County is home to a diverse array of religious congregations that span a wide range of denominations. From the historic churches and cathedrals in the downtown area to small, community-based chapels in rural areas, there are many places of worship for residents to explore. The county has several large congregations including St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, First United Methodist Church, and Lenoir Presbyterian Church. Smaller churches such as Faith Chapel Christian Center, Refuge Christian Fellowship, and Abundant Life Ministries can also be found throughout Lenoir and its surrounding communities. Whether one seeks traditional services or a more contemporary experience, there's sure to be a church that fits their needs within Lenoir County.
56.3% of the people in Lenoir County are religious:
- 14.5% are Baptist
- 1.0% are Episcopalian
- 0.8% are Catholic
- 0.3% are Lutheran
- 7.9% are Methodist
- 6.0% are Pentecostal
- 1.2% are Presbyterian
- 2.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 19.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 2.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.5% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.