Oglala, South Dakota is a small city located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Oglala Lakota County. This area has a significant population of Native Americans and is home to several local religious congregations. These churches serve the spiritual needs of the Oglala people by providing traditional Native American services and weekly worship services. Additionally, many of these churches also offer community outreach programs such as food pantries, youth mentoring, and counseling services. These programs are essential for the wellbeing of the Oglala people and provide a safe space for them to come together and discuss their unique spiritual experiences. The churches in Oglala are an important part of the local culture and serve as a reminder of how important faith is to this community.
29.9% of the people in Oglala are religious:
- 1.0% are Baptist
- 6.6% are Episcopalian
- 14.3% are Catholic
- 0.3% are Lutheran
- 0.0% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 2.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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