Emerson, IA is a small rural town with a population of about 500. Despite its size, however, the town is home to several local religious congregations. These include St. Paul Lutheran Church, which was founded in 1886 and offers both traditional and contemporary services; First Presbyterian Church of Emerson, which was built in 1906 and features an active music program; and Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, which has been serving the area since 1891. All three churches offer weekly services as well as youth programs for children and young adults, community outreach activities throughout the year, and support for local charities. Additionally, all of these congregations are dedicated to providing spiritual guidance and fostering community engagement with an emphasis on service for their members and neighbors alike.
38.8% of the people in Emerson (zip 51533) are religious:
- 3.9% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 8.5% are Catholic
- 7.5% are Lutheran
- 12.8% are Methodist
- 0.0% are Pentecostal
- 1.3% are Presbyterian
- 2.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.