Douglas County, Oregon is home to a diverse array of religious congregations. From its founding in 1852, the county has had many different faith-based communities that have been integral parts of the county's history and character. There are Catholic, Protestant, Mormon, Jewish and Islamic congregations located throughout Douglas County. Each congregation offers a unique spiritual experience for its members and visitors. Many churches also offer community services such as food banks, soup kitchens, youth outreach programs and other charitable initiatives. The churches in Douglas County provide an important source of fellowship and support for their members and those in need within the community.
27.5% of the people in Douglas County are religious:
- 3.1% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 2.3% are Catholic
- 0.8% are Lutheran
- 1.2% are Methodist
- 2.6% are Pentecostal
- 0.5% are Presbyterian
- 4.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 11.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.3% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.