The focal point of this guide is on faith, religion, and spirituality in Hancock, Michigan.
By definition, religion is an institutional system of beliefs, attitudes, and practices, generally conducted in service to or worship of a god or supernatural being. On the other hand, spirituality refers to the experience of a connection to something larger than oneself. Spirituality is the way in which a person expresses meaning and purpose to their life. Faith, on the other hand, is more difficult to define, largely because it means something different to every individual. Perhaps the best definition is that faith is the thing that allows someone to believe in something that cannot be proven through empirical evidence.
Faith, religion, and spirituality are often used interchangeably, although they are not truly synonymous.
For the purpose of categorization, this section will be used to share online resources in reference to ministries and places of worship in Hancock, Michigan, although any website that focuses on topics of faith, religion, or spirituality within the city would be appropriate.
Recommended Resources
Organized in 1970, Glad Tidings Church is a Christian congregation in Hancock, Michigan. A brief history of the church is offered, along with a statement of beliefs, and an introduction to the church for those who will be visiting for the first time, its leadership, and its ministries to children, teens, college students, men, women, and seniors, as well as its outdoor programs and activities. A calendar of programs and events, office hours and contacts, and a sermon archive are included.
https://www.gladtidingsag.org/
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ECLA) congregation meets at its facilities on West Quincy Street in Hancock, Michigan, as well as its summer worship at its Jacobsville Chapel, both of which are highlighted here, along with weekly schedules, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, volunteer and service opportunities, educational programs, news, announcements, wedding services, and an archive of sermon videos. Contributions may be made online.
http://gdlch.org/
Hancock First United Methodist Church
Located on West Quincy Street in Hancock, Michigan, the church's website features an aerial photo showing the church and the location of its parking spaces across the street. An introduction to the church is presented, office hours, contacts, and an email address are stated, and its worship schedules and a calendar of events are included, including its educational programs. Contributions to the church may be done online, and a contact form is included.
https://hancockfumc.org/
Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Hancock
Affiliated with the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of America, a Firstborn Laestadian denomination, associated with the official Church of Sweden, the local congregation meets at its facilities on North Elevation Street in Hancock, Michigan. Its location is shown on a map, and a phone number and email address are provided. Church attendance schedules, its Sunday school Plan, and other documents are included, and a brief introduction to its services, programs, and beliefs is included.
https://www.oldapostoliclutheranchurch.org/hancock
The Hancock, Michigan congregation is associated with the Apostolic Lutheran Church of America (ALCA), a Laestadian Lutheran denomination established by Finnish and Norwegian immigrants in the 1800s. Featured is a statement of beliefs, seasonal worship schedules and other programs, a calendar of events, its location and contacts, announcements, and an overview of its ministries and outreach activities. Past sermons may be downloaded in MP3 format from its sermon archive.
http://www.zionhancock.org/
