Moncure, NC is a small rural community located in Chatham County. Despite its small population size of just over 1,000 people, the town is home to a number of different religious congregations. As one of the oldest communities in the county, there are several churches that have been around for many generations. These include St. Peter's Episcopal Church, which dates back to 1790 and the Moncure Baptist Church, which was founded in 1869. Other churches in the area include First Presbyterian Church and St. James United Methodist Church. Each of these churches has its own unique history and mission that serves as an integral part of the community’s social fabric and identity. Whether it be through weekly services or other events such as Vacation Bible School during summer months, these churches offer much-needed spiritual support and guidance to local residents.
43.4% of the people in Moncure (zip 27559) are religious:
- 21.8% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 1.7% are Catholic
- 0.0% are Lutheran
- 13.6% are Methodist
- 1.2% are Pentecostal
- 1.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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