Yale, South Dakota is a small rural community in the east-central part of the state. As such, it has a few local religious congregations that are an important part of the community. The churches present in Yale provide spiritual guidance and support to its citizens and provide a place for them to come together to worship and celebrate their faith. There are several denominations represented in Yale including Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Mennonite, and Baptist. These churches provide opportunities for religious instruction and growth as well as social activities for members of the community. They also offer counseling services to those who need it. The churches of Yale are integral parts of the town’s culture and they serve as a source of comfort for its residents.
62.1% of the people in Yale are religious:
- 2.9% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 13.3% are Catholic
- 16.7% are Lutheran
- 9.7% are Methodist
- 1.2% are Pentecostal
- 6.3% are Presbyterian
- 1.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 10.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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