Arctic Village, AK is a remote community located in the northwest corner of Alaska. Despite the rural and isolated location, there are several religious congregations in the village which help to strengthen its small but vibrant community. The presence of churches in Arctic Village provides a strong sense of identity and spirit for the residents, and helps to foster relationships through shared beliefs and values. Churches such as Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, and the Native American Church are active in serving Arctic Village's needs. Services provided by these churches can range from spiritual events such as mass or prayer meetings to more practical activities like helping with food drives or providing clothing to those in need. Regardless of one’s faith background, these churches provide support for members of the Arctic Village community both spiritually and practically while helping them stay connected despite their geographical distance from larger cities.
69.9% of the people in Arctic Village are religious:
- 0.0% are Baptist
- 38.1% are Episcopalian
- 27.3% are Catholic
- 0.0% are Lutheran
- 0.0% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 0.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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