Pickens, MS is a small town located in central Mississippi. It has a population of just over 1,500 people and is known for its friendly atmosphere and sense of community. Along with the local businesses and public schools, Pickens also has several local religious congregations that serve the residents of the area. These churches include First Baptist Church of Pickens, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, and New Hope Faith-Based Ministries. Each one has their own unique style of worship and provides opportunities for fellowship with their members as well as outreach to those in need within the community. The churches offer services ranging from traditional weekly services to special events such as Vacation Bible Schools or Sunday School outings that provide an opportunity for spiritual growth and give back to the community at large.
52.2% of the people in Pickens (zip 39146) are religious:
- 25.0% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 0.2% are Catholic
- 0.0% are Lutheran
- 16.4% are Methodist
- 5.3% are Pentecostal
- 1.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.2% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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