Sterling
32 churches on record in Sterling — from downtown cathedrals to the storefront congregations that shape the city's religious life. 15 distinct traditions, 0 verified entries. It is one of the cities we index across Illinois, and sits in Whiteside County . Its largest tradition is Lutheran.
By tradition
Lutheran
5 churchesA small but living presence.
All 5 in Sterling →Baptist Churches
5 churchesA small but living presence.
All 5 in Sterling →Catholic
4 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse Catholic →Methodist
3 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse Methodist →United Methodist
2 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse United Methodist →Christian
2 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse Christian →Church of God
2 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse Church of God →Mennonite
2 churchesA small but living presence.
Browse Mennonite →Notable churches
Sterling First Church of the Nazarene
Our mission at FCN is To Know God and Make Him Known. We are a church for the whole family. We believe you belong here!
Science Ridge Mennonite Church
East Jordan
Wesley United Methodist Church
№ 05
Saint Mary's Church
№ 06
St. Mary
How do I find a church near me in Sterling?
We list 32 churches in Sterling, Illinois, across 15 traditions. Every entry carries the street address and map coordinates, so the nearest congregation to you is the one closest on the map above, not the one that paid for placement. Nobody can pay to appear here. If you are looking for a particular tradition, the largest in Sterling is Lutheran with 5 churches; the filters above narrow the list by tradition or by first letter.
Where to begin in Sterling
For a first visit, the editors recommend three churches: Sterling First Church of the Nazarene (Church of the Nazarene), Science Ridge Mennonite Church (Mennonite), and East Jordan (Methodist). Together they offer a representative sample of Sterling's worship life.