In Carbondale, IL (zip code 62903), there is a great variety of religious congregations. Churches representing various faiths such as Catholicism, Protestantism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more can be found in the area. The Catholic church in the area is St. Francis Xavier Church located on North Springer Street. Other churches include First Presbyterian Church of Carbondale, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Jewish Community Center-Congregation Shema Yisrael and Nazarene Faith Mission Church. Each of these churches offer their own unique services and activities for members of their congregation such as bible study groups, youth groups and other religious organizations. Additionally some are involved in community programs to help those in need locally. These congregations are an important part of Carbondale's culture and provide a place for people to connect with others who share similar beliefs and values.
48.9% of the people in Carbondale (zip 62903) are religious:
- 14.1% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 7.0% are Catholic
- 6.1% are Lutheran
- 3.8% are Methodist
- 1.8% are Pentecostal
- 1.1% are Presbyterian
- 1.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 5.5% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.