The focus of this guide is on topics related to faith, religion, and spirituality in the village of Kalkaska, Michigan.
For the most part, if not entirely, these will consist of links to the websites of Christian churches in Kalkaska, as no other religions are significantly represented within the village.
A recent national survey suggests that residents of Kalkaska are significantly less religious than those in the average Michigan community, or within the United States. According to this survey, 41.9% of respondents in Michigan, and 49.4% of those within the United States, claimed affiliation with a religion, while only 17.6% of Kalkaska residents were religious.
Of those who were affiliated with a place of worship, the majority were Catholics, and the Catholics were followed by the Lutherans, Methodists, Pentecostals, Baptists, and Mormons, although a larger number (even than the Catholics) claimed affiliation with a Protestant denomination that was not part of this survey, or with a non-denominational church.
We do not vouch for the accuracy of this survey, however. There are at least a half dozen churches in Kalkaska. These include, but are not limited to, Calvary Baptist Church, Coldsprings Christian Fellowship, Kalkaska Church of Christ, Kalkaska United Methodist Church, and St. Paul Lutheran Church. Bear Lake Christian Church is nearer the unincorporated community of Bear Lake, between Kalkaska and Grayling, but it has a Kalkaska postal address, so we will include it here.
Of course, any other places of worship or ministries in Kalkaska would also be appropriate for this category, regardless of the particular religion, denomination, or sect.
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Situated on East Bear Lake Road, at its intersection with M-72 West, about halfway between Grayling and Kalkaska, the Bear Lake congregation is an independent, non-denominational Christian church. Its values, beliefs, ministries, missions, and community outreach activities are highlighted, along with its church leadership. Directions, contacts, service times, and weekly and monthly schedules, announcements, and notices are posted on the site, which includes a photo gallery and sermon video.
http://www.bearlakechristianchurch.org/
The independent Baptist church is located on West Dresden Street in Kalkaska, Michigan. A map shows its location, and a statement of beliefs, and an introduction to the pastor is included. Sunday and Wednesday schedules are published on the site, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events is included. A video archive includes past sermons and devotionals, and a member directory can be accessed by members of the church using a login and password. Contributions may be made online.
http://cbckalkaska.com/
Coldsprings Christian Fellowship
Founded as Coldsprings Mennonite Church in 1948, the congregation ended its affiliation with the Indiana Michigan Mennonite Conference in 2010, affiliating with the Partners in Harvest churches and Harvest Alliance International, an association of autonomous congregations. A statement of faith is published on the site, along with its leadership, administrative contacts, and location. Links to its media archive are provided, along with a calendar of events and an online giving program.
https://www.coldspringscf.com/
The congregation meets at its facilities on West Kalkaska Road NW in Kalkaska, Michigan. Office hours, a telephone number, and a contact form are set forth, and an introduction to its pastor, administrative staff, and elders is set forth. Service schedules, a church bulletin, and an overview of its ministries, a marriage mentoring program, volunteer opportunities, and community services are included. Founded in 1888, the congregation's history, profile, and statement of beliefs are featured.
https://www.kccwired.com/
Kalkaska United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation meets at its facilities on Beebe Road in Kalkaska, Michigan. Weekly program schedules are announced on the site, along with a calendar of upcoming programs and events, an overview of its children's ministries, adult discipleship programs, missions, and outreach services. Special programs are highlighted on the site, and an audio archive of past sermons is available. A prayer request form is presented, and contributions to the church may be made online.
https://kalkaskaumc.com/
Formed in 1962, the Kalkaska, Michigan congregation meets on Sunday mornings, and at other times as listed on its calendar of events or announced on its site. A brief history of the church is provided, including the pastors who have served the congregation over the years. The church's current pastor introduces himself on the site, including his training and previous pastoral assignments. The church's location is shown on a map and driving directions may be downloaded in PDF format.
http://stpaulkalkaska.org/
