Topics related to faith, religion, and spirituality in the township of West Bloomfield, Michigan are the chief subjects of this portion of our guide.
For the most part, this will consist of websites representing Christian churches in West Bloomfield, although Judaism, Islam, and some Eastern religions are also represented in West Bloomfield.
Although dwarfed by Catholicism and Protestantism, West Bloomfield. has a large Jewish population, and is home to the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit and several other Jewish facilities and programs. According to a recent survey, Judaism represents about three percent of the population of West Bloomfield, while Islam represents just under one percent.
The same survey found that residents of the township are slightly more religious than those in the average US locality, and considerably more religious than the average Michigan community.
Of those who indicated an affiliation with a religion, nearly half were Catholics, however.
For the most part, this category will include online references to places of worship and ministries in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, and these will be appropriate for this category regardless of the specific religion, denomination, or sect.
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Founded in 1942 in Detroit, the congregation moved to its current location in West Bloomfield in 1977. An introduction and profile of the church is provided, including an introduction to its pastoral and leadership staff, and an overview of its preschool, discipleship, worship, financial stewardship, connections, and local and global ministries and missions are included. Worship schedules, a calendar of events, and both audio and sermon archives are available.
https://www.covenantbaptistchurch.org/
Eastern Catholic Re-Evangelization Center
ECRC is a lay organization based in West Bloomfield, Michigan that is committed to answering the late Pope John Paul II's call to re-evangelize the world. Its location, Mass schedule, classes, programs, and marriage ministries are outlined, along with an overview of its programs, youth and adult retreats, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events. Also featured is the podcast, "The Rite to be Catholic," hosted by Shawn Ayer, the "Catholic Avengers" podcast, and others.
https://www.ecrc.us/
Affiliated with the Southeast Michigan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the congregation meets at its facilities on Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Directions, a map, contacts, and an introduction to the church's pastor are provided, along with a statement of beliefs, an overview of its ministries to children, youth, and adults, as well as its music and educational ministries, are provided. Worship schedules and a calendar of upcoming events are posted.
https://spiritdrivenchurch.com/
The Lutheran-Episcopal congregation came about in 2015 when Advent Episcopal Church, Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church, and Ascension Lutheran Church were united as a federated Lutheran and Episcopal church, located in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The church's history, mission, and beliefs are outlined, its address is posted, and a map shows its location. Congregational and community programs are discussed, and a calendar of events, a photo gallery, and an introduction to the church are provided.
https://spiritofgrace.church/
Meeting at its sanctuary on Commerce Road in West Bloomfield, Michigan, the congregation is affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Weekly schedules and notices of upcoming events, announcements, and a church newsletter are available on the site, along with pictures of the facilities, church members, and past activities. Contacts for the administrative offices and leadership are provided, and an archive of recent sermons and videos is included.
https://www.stmarkwb.org/
The West Bloomfield synagogue's congregation represents one percent of all Reform Jews in North America, with more than 1,500 people at its outdoor summer services, and more involved teens than any other community. Contacts for the Temple Israel administrative offices, Tyner Religious School, and its early childhood center are published, and an online contact form is included. Its educational programs, upcoming events, and live-streaming services are highlighted.
https://www.temple-israel.org/
Organized in 1966, Temple Kol Ami is a Reform Jewish congregation in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Identifying itself as a participatory community where members actively shape their relationship to Judaism, the congregation is active in Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and learning. Welcoming Jewish families, singles, interfaith families, Jews by choice, and the LGBTQ+ family from throughout the Metro Detroit region, its schedules are published on its site, and contacts are included.
https://tkolami.org/
West Bloomfield United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation meets at its facilities on Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. The address, a map, and directions are provided, along with worship schedules, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, administrative and leadership contacts, and an overview of its ministries. The text of past sermons is displayed, and sermon videos can be viewed on its Youtube page. Services may be attended in person or via live-streaming video, and a photo gallery is included.
http://westbloomfieldumc.org/
