Athens, Georgia, zip code 30601 is home to a diverse selection of religious congregations. The city has an established interfaith network through the Athens Interfaith Council which includes both Christian and non-Christian houses of worship. Prominent among these churches are those affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA), United Methodist Church (UMC), Catholic Diocese of Savannah, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Each congregation offers a unique style of worship as well as individual ministries that provide spiritual guidance and fellowship for members. There are also many free-standing independent churches throughout the city that offer their own distinct interpretations of Christianity. Regardless of the denomination or style of worship, Athens is home to many churches dedicated to providing meaningful spiritual experiences for their members.
38.1% of the people in Athens (zip 30601) are religious:
- 6.1% are Baptist
- 1.1% are Episcopalian
- 7.4% are Catholic
- 0.6% are Lutheran
- 10.8% are Methodist
- 2.5% are Pentecostal
- 2.2% are Presbyterian
- 1.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 4.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.4% are Judaism
- 0.2% are an eastern faith
- 0.7% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.