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Churches

Formal church membership in 1936 was reported as:

  • Augustana Synod (Lutheran) – 1,203 churches – 254,677 members
  • Baptist – 300 churches – 36,820 members
  • Swedish Evangelical Free – 150 churches – 9,000 members
  • Swedish Methodist – 175 churches – 19,441 members
  • Mission Covenant – 441 churches – 45,000 members

The affiliated membership of a church is much larger than the formal membership.

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