Okreek, SD is a small town located in the West River region of South Dakota. It is home to just over 200 residents who are largely descendants of Oglala Lakota people. The town has a few amenities, including a convenience store, an elementary school and various religious congregations.
The churches in Okreek include the Holy Cross Catholic Church and the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Both of these churches have been an integral part of the community for many years, as they have been providing spiritual guidance and comfort to those living within Okreek and its surrounding area for generations. The local congregations are composed of people from all walks of life and beliefs that have come together to worship in one another’s company. Along with regular Sunday services, both churches provide additional events such as bible classes, community meals, prayer circles, and other activities throughout the year for members of their respective congregations. These events bring the community together and serve as an important means for connecting individuals with each other on a deeper level than what would otherwise be possible within their everyday lives.
29.8% of the people in Okreek are religious:
- 0.0% are Baptist
- 7.7% are Episcopalian
- 14.3% are Catholic
- 0.6% are Lutheran
- 0.5% are Methodist
- 0.4% are Pentecostal
- 0.0% are Presbyterian
- 3.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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