Faith, spirituality, and religion in the City of East Lansing, Michigan are the focus of the online resources in this guide.
These will consist mostly of websites representing local Christian churches and ministries, although Islam, Judaism, and some other religions may be represented, as well. Appropriate topics for this guide may include the websites of ministries or places of worship in East Lansing, regardless of the religion, denomination, or sect.
According to a recent survey, fewer than thirty-three percent of East Lansing residents considered themselves to be religious, as compared to nearly forty-two percent of people in Michigan, and almost fifty percent nationally. Of these, the most commonly cited was Catholicism. The Catholics were followed distantly by the Methodists, Lutherans, Presbyterians, Mormons, Pentecostals, Baptists, and Episcopalians, although nearly four percent cited other Protestant denominations or non-denominational churches. Although fewer than one-tenth of a percent of the population cited Judaism or Islam, these religions are represented in East Lansing.
Recommended Resources
A division of Chabad Lubavitch of Michigan and an affiliate of Chabad on Campus International, the Chabad Student Center at Michigan State University is located on Kensington Road, adjacent to the MSU campus. Among its programs are a Shabbat Dinner, Jewish holiday celebrations, social events, Jewish education, student leadership, and a semester plan. Its programs and student services are put forth, including trips, and even soup delivered to your door when you are sick.
https://www.jewishspartans.com/
Representing the St. John Church and Student Center, just off of the MSU campus, St. Thomas Aquinas on Alton Road, and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School, adjacent to the church, the parish site posts Mass times, Confession and Adoration schedules, fellowship programs, and stewardship opportunities, as well as a parish history, staff contacts, and schedules and information about the parish’s adult, youth, and children’s ministries, services, and outreach activities.
https://elcatholics.org/
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Associated with the Presbyterian Church USA, the congregation meets at its facilities on Abbot Road in East Lansing, Michigan. Directions, a map, telephone number, office hours, and an email address are posted to the site, along with a history of the church, the architecture of the church building, its organ, and gardens, as well as an overview of its worship programs, Sunday services, and Sacraments. The church’s educational, justice, and equity ministries are included.
https://www.eastminsterchurch.org/
Founded by Scott and Ericka Hayes at the Kellogg Center on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan in 2015, the church is associated with the Association of Related Churches and the Next Level Relational Network. Its office address and mailing address are posted, along with its phone number, email address, and meeting times. Its group ministries are highlighted, along with schedules, a calendar of events, and announcements.
https://theelement.church/
Greater Lansing Church of Christ
Established in 2003, the East Lansing, Michigan congregation was formed with the purpose of serving college students attending colleges and universities in the Lansing region. The congregation currently rents facilities for its Sunday morning assemblies, and also offers Sunday evening small group sessions and a Wednesday night Bible study. Meeting times and locations are available on the site, along with an overview of its campus ministries, contacts, and a private member area.
https://www.greaterlansingcoc.org/
Islamic Society of Greater Lansing
Organized as a non-profit association, the Society represents Muslims in the Greater Lansing region, as well as practicing religious, social, cultural, and educational activities at the Islamic Center of East Lansing on South Harrison Road in East Lansing, Michigan. In fulfilling its mission, the Center holds congregational prayers, teaching circles, educational programs, and social activities, and offers advice and information about Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims.
https://www.lansingislam.com/
A parish of the Moscow Patriarchate, The Russian Orthodox congregation in East Lansing, Michigan was formed in 1952. The history of the parish, a profile of the denomination, and an introduction and welcome to the church are put forth. Church bulletins, a liturgical calendar and service, and schedules of Bible study groups are presented. The clergy and church council are acknowledged, and the church address, parking information, and other tips are available.
https://www.standreworthodoxchurch.us/
St. John Church & Student Center
Serving the Catholic community of Michigan State University, the Church offers Sunday Mass, as well as Student Night Masses on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and several student-led Bible studies held in MSU dormitories or off-campus neighborhoods, other small group programs, the rites of Confession and Adoration, student retreats, and programs for grad students and young professionals. Links to other online resources are also available.
https://stjohnmsu.org/
The United Church of Christ (UCC) congregation meets at its facilities on Grand River Avenue in East Lansing, Michigan. Its location, Sunday worship times, worship bulletins, and sermon videos are highlighted, sorted by book, teacher, series, or date. The congregation also offers Stephen Ministries, which is an independent Christian organization that trains Stephen leaders, who train others in their parish to be Stephen ministers. A preschool is also offered.
https://www.thepeopleschurch.com/
Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, the URC congregation meets at its facilities on Timberlane Street in East Lansing, Michigan. Its statement of faith, church membership policies, staff contacts, campus van schedules, service schedules, a calendar of events, and an overview of its internship program and volunteer opportunities. Its ministries to children, teens, college students, and others are outlined, and Sunday sermons are live-streamed.
https://www.universityreformedchurch.org/
