Juneau, Alaska is home to a variety of religious congregations that represent many different faiths and beliefs. In the city, there are Christian churches such as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Catholic Churches, and other Protestant denominations including Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Lutheran congregations. Additionally, there are also several non-Christian religious organizations such as Hindu temples and Alaskan Native churches. Each congregation offers spiritual guidance to its members and provides a sense of community for all who attend. The churches in Juneau serve not only as places of worship but also provide an opportunity for fellowship among those of similar beliefs. They are places where people can come together to encourage one another in their faith journeys while also learning about each other's cultural backgrounds.
29.0% of the people in Juneau are religious:
- 2.5% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 6.6% are Catholic
- 2.1% are Lutheran
- 1.4% are Methodist
- 1.8% are Pentecostal
- 2.3% are Presbyterian
- 5.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 4.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.4% are Judaism
- 0.2% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.