...and the Lord shall provide...
For thousands of years, strong beliefs about the spirit world have helped Northerners survive.

Ása & Vanatrú
From Grølheim, a comparison between this Norse "nature religion" and the "bondage" of Christianity.

Asatru Folk Assembly
Asatru, practiced by the Scandinavians and related peoples for thousands of years, is being practiced, promoted, and further developed by the AFA.

Baha'i Faith in Alaska
A beautifully-conceived site which has special introductions to the faith for members of most other religions.

Catholic Church in Norway
The home page for the faithful in Norway - most of it is in Norwegian.

The Chaplaincy of St. Nicholas
A good history of the Anglican Church in Finland is presented, as is the church's current newsletter, and contact information.

Diocese of the Arctic
The Web site for the largest Anglican diocese in the world has a newsletter, and a list of Anglican churches in the Canadian Arctic.

Finnish Helsinki Mission
The home of the LDS Church in Finland has, as well as contact information, a history of the mission, and a series of stories by members.

Jews in Fairbanks
A good summary of the history, with emphasis on Congregation Or HaTzafon, the "Light of the North."

A Letter From Siberia
An excellent series of newsletters relating the experiences of Catholics in Siberia as the Church rebuilds.

Magic Weapons and the Art of Scrimshaw
The artistic carving of ivory by Alaskan Eskimos began as an attempt to appease the spirits of animals being hunted.

Nome Hebrew Congregation Centennial
In July 2000, the Bayles Torah was returned to Nome to preside again over a gathering of Jewish people and friends.

Presbytery of the Yukon
This site has lots of information on the Presbyterian churches in Alaska and the people involved in their formation.

Religion in Norway
A very brief summary of the current situation.

Religion, Society and Culture
This superb searchable site by Hans Rollmann provides information on Newfoundland and Labrador ranging from complete 17th Century texts to articles on the current activities of religious minorities .

Roman Catholic Church in Kazan
A brief look at the work of a group of Argentinian priests in Russia. Also in Russian and Spanish.

The Russian Church and Native Alaskan Cultures
This Library of Congress site has a lot of information, and plenty of well-chosen graphics.

The Voice of the Aurora
Ned Rozell introduces the spiritual voice of the Northern Lights - one of over 30 Aurora articles at the Alaska Science Forum site.