Alaska is a state with a rich religious history that spans multiple denominations and traditions. There are a variety of churches throughout the state, ranging from small congregations to larger churches. Some of these churches have been around for centuries and have served the spiritual needs of generations of Alaskans. Others are newer, but each offers its own unique flavor of worship and fellowship. From traditional Protestantism to Eastern Orthodoxy, from Pentecostalism to Catholicism, and from Native American spiritual practices to Jehovah’s Witnesses, there is something for everyone in Alaska’s religious landscape. No matter what faith one follows or where they come from, there is sure to be a church in Alaska State that can provide them with the opportunity to connect with others who share similar beliefs and values.
34.8% of the people in Alaska are religious:
- 3.4% are Baptist
- 1.0% are Episcopalian
- 9.3% are Catholic
- 2.1% are Lutheran
- 1.7% are Methodist
- 2.2% are Pentecostal
- 0.8% are Presbyterian
- 4.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.7% are an eastern faith
- 0.1% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.