Cannelton, Indiana is a small community located along the Ohio River with a population of 1,563 according to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau. The town is rich in history and culture, and many of its residents are deeply religious. There are several churches located in Cannelton and its surrounding area, offering spiritual nourishment to the community through prayer and fellowship. These churches include Oak Grove Baptist Church, Cannelton United Methodist Church, First General Baptist Church, Jones Chapel Pentecostal Church, and the Assembly of God Worship Center. All offer traditional worship services as well as a range of activities for their congregations such as Bible study groups, youth programs, special events and outreach ministries that benefit the community. In addition to providing spiritual guidance for locals, these churches also provide an opportunity for those living in isolated rural areas to connect with others in their faith and experience a sense of belonging within the larger body of Christendom.
47.3% of the people in Cannelton (zip 47520) are religious:
- 4.5% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 30.8% are Catholic
- 1.3% are Lutheran
- 2.9% are Methodist
- 0.0% are Pentecostal
- 2.6% are Presbyterian
- 1.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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