The focus of this guide is on issues of faith, spirituality, and religion in the City of Birmingham, Michigan.
In large part, the resources listed here will be of Christian churches in Birmingham since Christianity is the dominant religion in the city, although places of worship in Birmingham are appropriate for this category, regardless of the specific religion, denomination, or sect.
Approximately half of the city's population claimed to be religious, according to a recent poll. More respondents claimed an affiliation with Roman Catholicism than any other Christian denomination, followed by the Methodists, Lutherans, Baptists, Presbyterians, and Pentecostals. Three percent of those responding to the poll claimed an affiliation with Judaism, and just under one percent named Islam as their faith.
Websites representing places of worship or ministries, as well as any other topics relating to religion in Birmingham are appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
First Baptist Church of Birmingham, Michigan
Originally known as the First Regular Baptist Church, the congregation was founded in 1870, its charter membership coming to the region largely from Massachusetts and New York. The church history is recited, along with the history of the American Baptists, and a description of the church facilities is included. A statement of beliefs, a church covenant, mission statement, worship schedule, and a calendar of its missions, programs, and outreach activities are presented.
https://www.firstbaptistbirmingham.org/
First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham
Also known as Everybody’s Church, the FPC of Birmingham, Michigan is affiliated with the Presbytery of Detroit and the Presbyterian Church USA. A map and directions to the church are presented, along with office hours, staff contacts, and information about baptisms, communion, and funerals. Worship service schedules, a calendar of events, and an introduction to its programs, projects, and community outreach activities are put forth. A private login is available for members.
http://www.fpcbirmingham.org/
The origins of the Roman Catholic parish in Birmingham, Michigan has its origins in a small group of Catholics who met to celebrate mass together in May of 1918, meeting in various places until July, when a lot was designated as the site for a church, school, convent, and rectory. A timeline of the parish’s history is put forth, along with office hours, a staff directory, mass times, and directions. Its programs in Christian service, faith formation, and parish community are outlined.
http://www.hnchurch.org/
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Established in 1924, the congregation’s sanctuary, chapel, town square, and fellowship hall are situated on a six and three-quarter acre site. Its history, buildings, and leadership structure are outlined, and a welcome and introduction to the church are available for those who are new, including membership information, staff introductions, office hours, and contacts. A calendar of events, announcements, bulletins, and an overview of its ministries are included.
https://www.lcr.church/
Founded in 1895, the church’s place of worship is located on West Maple Road in Birmingham, Michigan. Its address is posted and a map shows the location of the church, and its office hours, contacts, weekly and monthly announcements, and a service bulletin are featured. Other resources include the history of the congregation, parish governance, a calendar of programs and events, and an overview of its missions, ministries, and outreach programs.
https://www.stjamesbirmingham.org/
