Grafton, Iowa is a small town located in the northwest corner of the state with a population of 506 people according to the US Census Bureau. Despite its small population, Grafton has two local religious congregations that serve as a spiritual home for its residents. The first is First Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Founded in 1869, they share traditional Christian worship with an emphasis on service and mission both locally and globally. Their pastor conducts regular weekday services as well as Sunday morning services throughout the year. \nThe second congregation is St. John's Catholic Church which follows Roman Catholic tradition and teachings. It was established in 1880 and provides multiple Masses on Sundays as well as additional weekday services throughout the year. Both churches actively engage their members through numerous fellowship activities including Bible study, prayer groups, and outreach missions within the local community.
72.5% of the people in Grafton (zip 50440) are religious:
- 2.4% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 5.1% are Catholic
- 48.7% are Lutheran
- 13.2% are Methodist
- 0.0% are Pentecostal
- 0.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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