Shelby County, Tennessee is home to a diverse range of religious congregations. Residents have the option to explore a variety of beliefs and denominations, including but not limited to Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Non-Denominational and more. These churches are more than places of worship; they serve as gathering places to connect with neighbors and form impactful relationships. Members regularly participate in service projects and other charitable activities that make Shelby County an inviting and caring place to live. From bible studies to youth groups there is something for everyone at these local churches in Shelby County and they provide an invaluable source of connection with the community that would be otherwise difficult to find.
63.7% of the people in Shelby County are religious:
- 25.5% are Baptist
- 0.8% are Episcopalian
- 6.8% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 5.6% are Methodist
- 5.6% are Pentecostal
- 3.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 13.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.9% are Judaism
- 0.7% 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.