Haines, AK is a small town in the Southeast corner of the state, with a population of approximately 2,400 people according to the most recent census. Despite its size, Haines has four active religious congregations that serve the local community. These include two Christian churches—the First Baptist Church and St. Nicholas Episcopal Church—as well as two other faith communities: The Assembly of God and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Each congregation offers regular services, including weekly worship gatherings and Sunday school classes for children. In addition to these services, each church provides a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship among members of both the local community and beyond. No matter what one’s religious background may be, it is clear that Haines is blessed to have such a diverse collection of faith communities within its borders.
52.9% of the people in Haines are religious:
- 4.9% are Baptist
- 4.5% are Episcopalian
- 11.2% are Catholic
- 0.0% are Lutheran
- 0.0% are Methodist
- 3.7% are Pentecostal
- 4.5% are Presbyterian
- 4.9% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 12.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 6.2% 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.