Websites representing churches and other places of worship in the City of Big Rapids, Michigan are the focus of resources listed in this category.
In response to a survey in 2020, nearly half of respondents in the United States reported that they had a religious affiliation, but just over thirty percent of people responding to the survey from Big Rapids gave a preference for a religion. Christianity was the most common religion in the city, with less than one-tenth of a percent naming a religion other than Christianity. There were more Protestants than Catholics, but Roman Catholics were the dominant single denomination, as the Protestants were divided into several denominations. Methodists were the most common Protestant denomination, followed by the Lutherans and Presbyterians.
Islam is growing in Big Rapids, however. The Islamic Center of Big Rapids serves the Muslim community in Big Rapids and the surrounding region.
Regardless of the specific religion, denomination, or sect, places of worship, ministries, or other topics related to faith, religion, or spirituality in Big Rapids, Michigan are appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
Big Rapids First United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation meets at its facilities on Elm Street in Big Rapids, Michigan. Directions and a map show the location of the church, and its office telephone and fax numbers are posted to the site, along with a staff directory, pastor’s blog, announcements, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, and a photo gallery. An audio archive of recent messages is provided, prayer requests may be submitted online, and links to other online UMC resources are included.
https://www.bigrapidsfumc.com/
Located on Woodward Avenue, the Big Rapids, Michigan Christian congregation meets on Sunday mornings for Bible study and worship, and on Wednesday evenings for prayer and Bible study. A statement of faith, a biography of the pastor, a photo gallery, and a calendar of events are published to the site, along with a guide for those who are new to the church. An archive of audio and video messages are included, and donations may be made to the church online.
https://christsharvestministries.org/
Located on East Bellevue Street in Big Rapids, Michigan, and founded in 2015, ICBR serves the Muslim community in the greater Big Rapids area. Its mission and goals are outlined, along with information and schedules for Friday prayers, weekly Friday lectures, Ramadan, Eid, and various social events, Quran and Arabic weekend programs for children, and its outreach programs. The benefits of membership are stated, and membership fees may be paid online.
http://islamiccenterofbigrapids.org/
St. Andrew’s is the oldest church in Big Rapids still at its original location, and one of the oldest congregations in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan, with its building listed as a Michigan Historic Site and its stained glass windows on the Michigan Historical Stained Glass Register. Its location and contacts are posted, its staff, ministries, and outreach programs are introduced, and a newsletter and calendar of upcoming programs and events are posted to the site.
http://www.standrewsbr.com/
The Catholic Community of Big Rapids, Michigan includes St. Mary Church on Marion Avenue and St. Paul Chapel on Damascus Road, both in Big Rapids. Parish office numbers and hours are posted on the site, and mass schedules, a parish calendar, and full schedules are featured, with an overview of its faith formation, liturgical ministries, and Christian service programs, including its FSU campus ministry. An audio archive of weekend homilies is available.
https://stmarystpaulbr.org/
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church & School
Established as St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Big Rapids in 1870, the church’s current facility is on West Bellevue Street. Its school has been in operation since the early years of the church. Office hours and contacts, schedules for its adult choir, worship ensemble, and other programs are posted to the site, along with worship schedules, areas of service, and a history of the church. Links to online resources for the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod are included.
http://stpetersbr.org/
Formed from the union of Presbyterian and Congregational churches in 1948, and supported by the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Church of Christ, the congregation meets at its facilities on South State Street in Big Rapids, Michigan. Sunday service schedules are published to the site, and an overview of its programs for youth and adults are outlined, along with its community outreach programs. A gallery of photographs and a church calendar are included.
http://www.unitedchurchbr.org/
