Petersburg, Virginia is home to many local religious congregations that offer spiritual sustenance and support for its residents. Churches of a variety of denominations serve the community with spiritual guidance, social activities, and outreach programs. Some of the churches in Petersburg include First Baptist Church, Second Presbyterian Church, and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. These congregations provide a variety of activities for their members including worship services, youth groups, Sunday school classes, and Bible study groups. Additionally, some host concerts or other special events throughout the year that draw people from both within and outside the city limits. The diversity of churches in Petersburg reflects the city's commitment to providing an atmosphere of religious tolerance and acceptance for all its residents.
51.9% of the people in Petersburg City County are religious:
- 21.6% are Baptist
- 1.9% are Episcopalian
- 1.9% are Catholic
- 0.3% are Lutheran
- 2.0% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 1.1% are Presbyterian
- 1.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 14.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 6.8% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.