Faith, religion, and spirituality in Dowagiac, Michigan are the focus of topics in this guide. For the most part, this will consist of websites representing local churches or other places of worship.
A recent survey suggests that residents of Dowagiac are considerably less religious than the average Michigander. Only sixteen percent of respondents cited a religious affiliation, as compared to nearly forty-two percent of Michiganders and an even larger percentage of people in the United States, as a whole. The number of Christian churches in Dowagiac might call the accuracy of this survey into question, however.
According to the survey, five percent of respondents said that they were Catholics, that being the most common religion indicated. The Catholics were followed closely by the Methodists, and more distantly by the Lutherans, Baptists, Pentecostals, Presbyterians, and Episcopalians. More than four percent claimed affiliation with another Protestant denomination or non-denominational church. Other religions were represented by fewer than one percent, most of them being Eastern religions.
At any rate, online resources for places of worship or ministries in Dowagiac are appropriate for this category regardless of the particular religion, denomination, or sect.
 
 
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Area Churches Together in One Network
A.C.T.I.O.N. is a collaboration of Christians who minister to individuals and families in the Dowagiac, Michigan area. Formed in 2009, its membership is made up of supporting churches, ministries, area businesses, and other community representatives, who must first qualify through acknowledgment of the Bible as the Word of God, Christ as the means to salvation, and participation in a local church. Its leadership, members, and contacts are posted.
http://www.actiondowagiac.org/
The Dowagiac, Michigan congregation regularly meets for Sunday School and its Sunday morning worship service, as well as on Wednesday evenings, and at other times according to its calendar of events. Other ministries include Vacation Bible School, Bible Camp, King’s Kids Club, and other ministries for children and youth, as well as Calvary Bible Academy, a K-12th-grade Christian school, and a Bible study program for women. Schedules and contacts are posted.
https://calvarybibleministries.wpcomstaging.com/
Located on M-51 South, the Dowagiac, Michigan congregation meets on Sundays and Wednesdays according to its schedule, which is posted here. Its address, directions, and a map indicate the location of the church, and contact information is included. An overview of what to expect during worship services is included, and an audio sermon archive is provided as far back as 2013. Other resources include an archive of church bulletins and links to online resources.
https://www.dowagiaccoc.org/
Affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a mainstream Christian denomination that meets on Saturdays, the congregation meets on Saturday mornings for worship services and Sabbath School, and a midweek service on Wednesday evenings. A calendar of events is posted to the site, along with an archive of sermon videos, an office telephone number, email addresses, an online giving feature, and an overview of the SDA denomination.
https://www.dowagiacsda.org/
Organized in 1875, and the construction of its church building was completed the following year. Situated on Oak Street, the Dowagiac, Michigan congregation meets on Sunday morning for worship, on Wednesdays for Bible study, and at other times as noted on its calendar of events. An overview of the church is provided, including its food pantry, youth programs, social media, and contacts. Other resources include a blog, a discussion forum, and a members-only area.
https://www.dowagiacfirstchristianchurch.com/
The Dowagiac congregation is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan, and the Southwest Michigan Episcopal Covenant of Parishes. Its church building is the oldest public building in the city and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The history and a profile of the church are put forth, along with schedules, a calendar of events, outreach programs, online options, directions, office hours, telephone number, and a contact form.
https://www.stpaulsdowagiac.com/