Royal, IA is a small town located in Allamakee County with a population of just under 500 people. The local religious congregations in Royal include the United Church of Christ, St. Mary's Catholic Church, and Salem Lutheran Church. United Church of Christ is a mainline Protestant church that emphasizes freedom of individual conscience, and embraces diversity among its members. St. Mary’s Catholic Church is the largest church in Royal and offers weekly services at one location as well as an additional location in neighboring Dorchester. Salem Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod which supports traditional beliefs while embracing modern culture and respecting other Christian denominations. In addition to these churches, the local community has numerous Bible study groups and prayer meetings held throughout the week. Royal’s local religious congregations offer many opportunities for worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth in this small Iowa community.
71.0% of the people in Royal (zip 51357) are religious:
- 0.5% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 14.9% are Catholic
- 24.6% are Lutheran
- 12.4% are Methodist
- 2.8% are Pentecostal
- 8.3% are Presbyterian
- 1.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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