Cowden, IL is a small rural village located in the heart of Shelby County. As such, it is home to a number of local religious congregations. These churches range from traditional Protestant denominations such as Baptist and Methodist to smaller charismatic and Pentecostal groups. All are welcomed into the community with open arms. The churches offer a variety of activities for both children and adults, including bible studies, Sunday sermons, music programs, and other special events throughout the year. In addition to their spiritual services, many of these congregations also provide social services such as food pantries and clothing closets for members of the congregation experiencing financial struggles. With its welcoming environment and diverse religious offerings, Cowden remains one of the most active faith-based communities in the region.
51.8% of the people in Cowden (zip 62422) are religious:
- 5.0% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 11.8% are Catholic
- 7.9% are Lutheran
- 8.7% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 0.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 16.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.