The focal point of this guide is on religion, faith, and spirituality in the City of Dearborn, Michigan.
In large part, the resources found here will consist of websites or other online resources representing ministries or places of worship in Dearborn, regardless of the specific religion, denomination, or sect. Informational sites concentrated on subjects related to religion in the city would also be appropriate.
Dearborn is home to the largest concentration of Muslims in the United States, as measured per capita. At the time of the 2010 census, Dearborn had a population of 98,153, more than forty percent of which are of Arab ancestry. Nevertheless, a recent survey found that only 3.6% of respondents in Dearborn identified with Islam, while more than thirty-five percent cited various Christian religions, and fewer than three-tenth of a percent listed any other religion.
Of the Christian religions, the most numerous were the Catholics, and they were followed distantly by the Baptists, Lutherans, Methodists, Pentecostals, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, and Mormons, while more than six percent of those answering the survey cited other Christian denominations or non-denominational churches.
Overall, Dearborn residents are less religious than the state and national averages.
Below, you will find a directory of various online resources on religion in Dearborn. This may not be a comprehensive list, but others may be submitted for consideration of inclusion in this guide.
Recommended Resources
Established in 1938, the American Moslem Society is the oldest mosque in Michigan, and among the oldest in the United States. Its history is outlined, and a historical timeline is included, along with a schedule of prayer times, its policies on Masjid tours, Dawah workshops and packages, and a calendar of upcoming events. Other services include funeral services and Islamic marriage contracts, details of which are featured here, along with general information about Islam.
https://amsdearborn.org/
The Dearborn, Michigan Center is a non-profit, charitable, educational, religious, social, cultural, and scientific organization that works to educate the American society about Islam while promoting a positive relationship with all US communities. Its location, office hours, and contacts are published, and announcements are posted on the site. Friday prayer videos may be viewed online, and its youth programs, terms, and agreements are posted, and a calendar of events is included.
https://www.amcdearborn.net/
The Christian Reformed Church is located on Donaldson Street in Dearborn, Michigan. Its core values and beliefs are stated, and a directory of staff, elders, and deacons is posted, with an introduction to the church for those who are new. Sermon videos are available for viewing online, and a calendar of upcoming programs, classes, and events is included. Several ways in which members of the church may connect are highlighted, with schedules and contacts.
https://www.dearborncf.com/
Dearborn Congregational Church
Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, the congregation meets at its facilities on Rotunda Drive in Dearborn, Michigan. The church phone number, fax number, and email address are presented, and worship schedules, a monthly calendar of events, and schedules and reports of the church’s congregational ministries and outreach activities are included. Photos of the interior and exterior of the church, special events, and a tour of historic churches are included.
http://www.dccdearborn.org/
Dearborn Free Methodist Church
Formed in 1938, the DFMC offers Sunday morning worship services, as well as a variety of ministries designed for age-specific and demographic groups, as well as sponsoring church planting efforts, operating a Revive Network non-profit to provide community service initiatives, such as food pantries, and sponsoring the Harbor Home School offering enrichment classes for homeschooled children. Its history, ministries, and a video archive are featured.
https://www.dearbornfmchurch.org/
The Catholic ministry for the University of Michigan - Dearborn is focused on the formation of young adults, particularly those attending the Dearborn campus of UM. Offering mass, adoration, weekly programming, dinners, and fellowship opportunities, its hours of operation are published, along with schedules for mass on campus, the sacrament of reconciliation, faith discussion programs, and its Catholics on Campus - Restore group.
https://www.grcnewmancenterdearborn.org/
Established in 1963, the Islamic Center of America is located in Dearborn, Michigan, from where it serves the greater Detroit area and beyond. Its history and mission are stated, and its Imams and committees are acknowledged. Prayer times, Sunday breakfast, interfaith programs, and a calendar of events are featured, and its educational programs for youth are discussed. Phone and fax numbers, and email address, and a contact form are posted on the site.
http://www.icofa.com/
Named for Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the daughter of a Mohawk warrior, the Catholic church is located on Rotunda Drive in Dearborn, Michigan. Saturday and Sunday mass schedules are posted, along with church bulletins, and its schedules for liturgies confessions, adoration, and perpetual help devotions. Its pastor and staff are acknowledged, office hours and contacts are posted. A list of prayer requests and a message from the pastor are included.
http://www.stkateridearborn.org/
