New Sharon, IA is a small town situated in the south central part of the state. With a population of just over 600 people, it is served by several local religious congregations. These include the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, New Sharon Bible Church, and Freedom Fellowship Church. Each of these churches offer weekly Sunday services along with weekly Bible studies and other activities such as youth groups and women’s ministry events. The churches are active in the community, regularly hosting local events such as soup kitchens and clothing drives to support those in need. In addition to their regular services, they also serve as places of solace and comfort for those seeking spiritual guidance or a place to share their faith.
44.4% of the people in New Sharon (zip 50207) are religious:
- 0.5% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 4.6% are Catholic
- 2.2% are Lutheran
- 9.1% are Methodist
- 2.6% are Pentecostal
- 12.8% are Presbyterian
- 1.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 10.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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