Togiak, AK is a small fishing village in the southwestern part of Alaska. While the population does not exceed 900 people, there are still a number of local religious congregations in the area. These include different Christian denominations such as Baptist, Catholic, and Orthodox churches. The religion plays an important role in the daily lives of many of its residents, providing fellowship and comfort to those who call Togiak home. The churches serve as not only places of worship but also as gathering spots for community events and activities. They offer multiple services throughout the year including Bible study sessions, prayer meetings, and youth programs that bring people together regardless of their religious beliefs. The religious congregations also provide a sense of stability and security to the members of this remote community and help ensure that they remain connected to each other despite their small size.
51.9% of the people in Togiak are religious:
- 1.7% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 32.5% are Catholic
- 1.5% are Lutheran
- 7.5% are Methodist
- 2.2% are Pentecostal
- 0.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.9% 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
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