Wheeling, MO, a small town of 64688, is home to a number of local religious congregations. In the center of town lies St. James Lutheran Church which dates back to 1866 and still retains its original foundation and steeple. South of town sits First Baptist Church of Wheeling, one of the oldest churches in the area having been established in 1876 and has served generations of families in the community. Moving farther south is Prairieton Baptist Church established in 1888 and known for its colorful stained glass windows that adorn its interior. To the east is Calvary United Methodist Church which was built in 1909 and includes a beautiful sanctuary with detailed woodworking throughout. Finally, located just west of town is Bethel Presbyterian Church which was founded in 1923 by several founding members still remembered today by their descendents who are active within the church congregation today. All these religious congregations serve as not only spiritual centers but also provide fellowship opportunities for members of this small community to come together and enjoy each other's company.
72.8% of the people in Wheeling (zip 64688) are religious:
- 38.5% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 7.3% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 12.7% are Methodist
- 2.5% are Pentecostal
- 1.9% are Presbyterian
- 2.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.4% 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.