Savoonga, Alaska is a small city located on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea with a population of approximately 685 people. Despite its size, Savoonga is home to several religious congregations including The Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Orthodox Church in America, United Methodist Church, and the Presbyterian Mission Church. All four churches have been in existence since the founding of Savoonga in 1900 and continue to be active fixtures in the community today. Each congregation provides members with spiritual guidance and moral support while also offering social gatherings such as potluck dinners and holiday celebrations that bring families together and foster a sense of community among residents. These churches are integral parts of everyday life in Savoonga and provide much needed support for the local community.
47.9% of the people in Savoonga are religious:
- 0.4% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 10.5% are Catholic
- 20.3% are Lutheran
- 6.7% are Methodist
- 2.9% are Pentecostal
- 2.0% are Presbyterian
- 1.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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