Franklin, VA County is home to a variety of religious congregations that reflect the diversity of its population. There are churches representing numerous denominations and faiths, from Baptist to Presbyterian, Catholic to Lutheran, Methodist to Episcopal, as well as nondenominational and independent congregations. All share a common commitment to serve their communities by providing spiritual and practical guidance for those in need. In addition to traditional worship services, these churches often provide various programs such as food pantries, homeless shelters, medical clinics, GED classes, job training programs and more. These churches serve an important role in the local community by providing support and resources for those who may not have access to them elsewhere.
44.1% of the people in Franklin County are religious:
- 20.2% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 1.0% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 8.0% are Methodist
- 1.9% are Pentecostal
- 1.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 10.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.