The Bloomington, IL Metro Area is home to a wide variety of religious congregations that cater to the beliefs and needs of its diverse population. From traditional Christian denominations such as Roman Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran and Methodist, to more modern sects like Christian Science, Unity and Unitarian Universalism, there are churches available for all faiths. Along with other faith traditions such as Islam, Buddhism and Judaism, this area has something for everyone. Many churches have vibrant youth programs and offer activities such as Sunday school classes or music programs that allow members of the local community to come together in fellowship. These places of worship provide a great opportunity for individuals to connect with their own faith traditions while embracing the values and beliefs of others in the community.
48.1% of the people in Bloomington Metro Area are religious:
- 1.7% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 8.9% are Catholic
- 5.6% are Lutheran
- 6.6% are Methodist
- 1.4% are Pentecostal
- 2.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 16.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 3.6% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.