Macon, Georgia is known as the Heart of Georgia and has a rich cultural and religious history. The Macon Metro Area is home to a wide variety of churches that represent many different denominations. There are traditional Christian congregations, including Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches, as well as Catholic and Episcopal parishes. Additionally, there are also non-denominational Christian churches in the area. There are also places of worship for many other religions such as Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and more. These local religious congregations provide spiritual support to their members while also forming an important part of the social fabric of the community. Each church offers its own unique services and programs that can benefit both members and visitors alike. Regardless of individual beliefs or backgrounds, all people in Macon can find a comfortable place to practice their faith at one of these local congregations.
52.4% of the people in Macon-Bibb County Metro Area are religious:
- 25.0% are Baptist
- 0.7% are Episcopalian
- 2.7% are Catholic
- 0.3% are Lutheran
- 11.2% are Methodist
- 2.5% are Pentecostal
- 0.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.4% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.