In the small, rural village of White Mountain, Alaska, there are a few local religious congregations that provide spiritual guidance and community support for its residents. The Christian faith is mainly represented through the local Presbyterian Church and there is an Episcopal Church for those who prefer a more structured form of Christian practice. For those seeking traditional Native Alaskan spirituality, there is the Inupiaq Church which provides teachings steeped in indigenous cultural traditions. The small size and remote location of White Mountain creates a close-knit community where all these churches play an important role in building strong relationships between members and providing comfort in times of difficulty.
47.9% of the people in White Mountain 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
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.