The Auburn-Opelika Metro Area is home to a diverse range of religious congregations, encompassing many different faiths. Across the area, there are churches representing denominations such as Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian/Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran, and non-denominational Christian groups. There are also several non-Christian faith centers offering services for Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists. Each congregation offers worship services as well as other activities like Bible study groups and community outreach efforts. Regardless of one's beliefs or background, there is likely a place of worship in the Auburn-Opelika Metro Area that will meet their spiritual needs.
42.2% of the people in Auburn-Opelika Metro Area are religious:
- 18.1% are Baptist
- 1.0% are Episcopalian
- 2.1% are Catholic
- 0.2% are Lutheran
- 12.7% are Methodist
- 2.0% are Pentecostal
- 1.4% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.