The Jacksonville, IL Metro Area is home to a diverse range of Christian churches and denominations. From historic First United Methodist Church to the modern Incarnation Lutheran Church, there are a wide variety of places for locals to find spiritual guidance and solace. Other congregations consist of the Trinity Baptist Church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Missionary Baptist Church, Assembly of God Church, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Fairview Missionary Baptist Church and Christ Community United Methodist Church. These churches provide a variety of activities such as bible studies, support groups and youth programs for the local community. The Jacksonville area also has many one-time events occurring such as concerts or mission trips that serve as great opportunities for locals to bond with each other. With so many worship options to choose from in Jacksonville, there is sure to be a church that fits any type of spirituality regardless if one comes from an established faith background or not.
50.1% of the people in Jacksonville Metro Area are religious:
- 12.0% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 11.3% are Catholic
- 6.5% are Lutheran
- 6.5% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 1.9% are Presbyterian
- 1.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 9.2% 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.