Seldovia, AK is a small fishing village located on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. The population of Seldovia is only 265 people and the majority of them are Native Alaskan, living off of commercial fishing and subsistence activities.
The religious congregations within Seldovia consist mostly of Christian denominations, including Catholic, Assemblies of God, and Evangelical churches. These churches provide weekly services and opportunities for worship and fellowship to the local community throughout the year. Services range from traditional liturgies to modern praise & worship gatherings. Bible studies, group meetings, mission trips, youth groups, and other special events are also available periodically throughout the year. The emphasis in each church rests on spiritual growth through prayerful study of Scripture and authentic relationships with Christ as Lord. In addition to these Christian churches, many residents also practice traditional Indigenous religions that have been handed down from generation to generation in this region for centuries.
33.1% of the people in Seldovia (zip 99663) are religious:
- 2.9% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 6.8% are Catholic
- 1.7% are Lutheran
- 1.8% are Methodist
- 2.8% are Pentecostal
- 0.0% are Presbyterian
- 5.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 11.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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