Nome, Alaska is a small city in the Bering Strait region, with an estimated population of 3,630 according to the US Census. The area is heavily influenced by its Native American culture and traditions, which is reflected in the variety of local religious congregations found in the city. There are many churches in Nome that represent different denominations and cultural backgrounds such as Orthodox Christianity, Lutheranism, Catholicism, Pentecostalism, Baptistism, and other Evangelical Christian faiths. Some of these churches provide services and activities for their members such as Bible study groups, youth programs, and various outreach projects. In addition to traditional religious services, some of these congregations also explore other spiritual practices such as meditation and mindfulness. These churches offer a sense of community for those living in Nome while providing an opportunity to deepen one's faith journey amidst Alaska’s unique landscape.
47.9% of the people in Nome (zip 99762) 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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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.