Sitka, Alaska is home to several religious congregations that have been providing spiritual services for its residents for many years. These churches range from traditional Christian denominations such as the Catholic and Presbyterian Churches to more modern sects such as the Unitarian Universalists. Each church offers something special to the local Sitka community and provides a place of respite and solace for many of its citizens. The churches provide worship services, bible study classes, youth groups, and other activities that promote spiritual development among their congregation members. In addition to attending church services and participating in various activities, these churches also offer outreach programs in which they give back to the community through charitable donations and volunteer work in order to make life better for those less fortunate. Through these efforts, Sitka’s religious congregations help create a community full of love and hope for everyone regardless of faith or background.
32.6% of the people in Sitka are religious:
- 1.8% are Baptist
- 2.3% are Episcopalian
- 8.5% are Catholic
- 4.3% are Lutheran
- 1.5% are Methodist
- 3.1% are Pentecostal
- 1.0% are Presbyterian
- 3.9% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.