Gambell, AK is a small town nestled on the northern most edge of St. Lawrence Island in Alaska. This rural community is comprised mostly of members of the Siberian Yupik tribe who have strong ties to their native culture and religion. As such, there are several religious congregations present in the town that provide spiritual guidance and community support for its inhabitants. These churches include the Gambell Church of God, the Nome Church of God, and the Gambell Methodist Church. These churches offer worship services, spiritual counseling, and educational programs to their members as well as hosting special events throughout the year for the whole community to participate in. The presence of these churches serves as an important element in maintaining a strong connection between residents and their faith which helps to create a sense of belonging in this small but vibrant Alaskan town.
47.9% of the people in Gambell 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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