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- Founded by Scots-Irish Presbyterians in the 1750s – they built the area’s first seven churches – the Charlotte area now has more than 700 houses of worship. The American Bible Society ranks Charlotte No. 6 on its list of the country’s “Most Bible-Minded Cities.” (It’s also the largest city on the list, way ahead of Nashville and Dallas).
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54.1% of the people in Charlotte are religious: - 13.4% are Baptist. - 1.2% are Episcopalian. - 9.8% are Catholic. - 1.4% are Lutheran. - 8.4% are Methodist. - 2.6% are Pentecostal. - 5.5% are Presbyterian. - 0.9% are Church of Jesus Christ. - 9.5% are another Christian faith. - 0.6% are Judaism. - 0.4% are an eastern faith.
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As of 2013, 51.91% of people in Charlotte practice religion on a regular basis, making it the second most religious city in North Carolina after Winston-Salem. The largest religion in Charlotte is Christianity, with Baptists (13.26%) having the largest number of adherents.
Jul 30, 2018 · Long known as “The City of Churches,” Charlotte is increasingly also becoming a city of mosques and temples. And English is no longer the only language you’ll hear at worship.
Jun 26, 2024 · Known as “The City of Churches,” Charlotte has a rich religious history and a diverse population. Charlotte is traditionally considered the home of Southern Presbyterianism. In the 19th century, numerous churches, including Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic, formed in the city, giving rise to its ...
Jul 28, 2019 · Congregations of all faiths across Charlotte have one thing in common: neighbors helping neighbors. See what faith in action looks like for each of these communities
Sep 1, 2016 · Here are 10 fun facts about Charlotte’s religious history – and its changing spiritual landscape. First Baptist Church-West, northwest of uptown on Oaklawn Avenue, is home to traditional...
Aug 27, 2017 · In 1926, Charlotte became a hub for this predominantly African-American Christian denomination when believers flocked to the bishop’s revival tent at Third and Caldwell streets. Today, the...
