In the small town of Tok, Alaska (99780), there is a unique array of religious congregations that serve the community. Located in Interior Alaska, this community boasts a variety of denominations including Anglican, Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist and Pentecostal. Each religious group offers services such as Sunday school classes, youth programs and outreach activities. The churches are particularly important for the small size of the community providing an opportunity for socialization and spiritual growth. Aside from spiritual guidance, these churches provide an answer to many people’s needs for fellowship and support during challenging times in their lives. In addition to church services, local congregations often host events such as craft groups, bible studies and special ceremonies that offer residents a chance to find comfort when faced with difficult situations.
28.8% of the people in Tok (zip 99780) are religious:
- 6.2% are Baptist
- 1.7% are Episcopalian
- 5.3% are Catholic
- 0.4% are Lutheran
- 0.0% are Methodist
- 2.9% are Pentecostal
- 0.4% are Presbyterian
- 5.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.6% 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.