Downs, IL is a small town with a population of just over 2,600 people. It is located in McLean County and is the home of several local religious congregations. These include St. John's Lutheran Church, The United Methodist Church of Downs, and the Downs Bible Church. Each of these churches bring their own unique mission and values to the community and make Downs a more diverse and inviting place. St. John's Lutheran Church has been around since 1874 and serves as a pillar of faith within the community, while The United Methodist Church offers Sunday school classes for children from pre-K through high school. The Downs Bible Church offers multiple weekly services in both English and Spanish to accommodate its diverse membership. All three churches welcome visitors into their congregations and offer many opportunities for members to get involved in activities such as bible studies, youth groups, volunteer projects, and outreach events.
49.1% of the people in Downs (zip 61736) are religious:
- 1.8% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 9.2% are Catholic
- 6.1% are Lutheran
- 6.5% are Methodist
- 1.3% are Pentecostal
- 2.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 16.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 4.0% affilitates with Islam
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