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Edwardsville - Glen Carbon, IL

Religious Worship

Faith is an important foundation in the history of Edwardsville and Glen Carbon. Religious faith is also a guiding light in the everyday lives of the local citizenry. The beautiful and often historic churches of Madison County stand as living testaments to a community that has always welcomed religious worship and embraced a diversity of religious faiths. Today, approximately 50 churches and temples serve the communities of Edwardsville and Glen Carbon. Along with four local parochial schools, these churches provide worship services, spiritual guidance, community outreach programs, youth activities, counseling and aid in times of need.