Topics relating to faith, religion, and spirituality in the village of Holly, Michigan are the focal point of this guide.
Faith may be defined as trusting something that you cannot explicitly prove or, as the Christian Bible says in Hebrews 11:1, "faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." The two essential aspects of faith are intellectual assent and trust. Faith exists when a person believes something to be true, and relies on the fact that it is true.
Religion is a fundamental set of beliefs and practices that are agreed upon by a group of people. Generally, religion includes affirmation of the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, and involves devotional or ritual practices or observances, and usually a moral code that governs conduct.
Spirituality is more difficult to define. It may be defined as the aspect of humanity that refers to the way in which an individual seeks and expresses meaning and purpose.
Although faith, religion, and spirituality are usually related, although it is possible for a person to have faith and religion without spirituality, just as a person may be spiritual without having faith in a deity or participating in religion.
For the most part, this guide will focus on websites representing ministries, churches, or places of worship in Holly, Michigan.
A recent national survey found that the most common religion ascribed to by Holly residents is Christianity. The majority of these are Catholics, who are followed distantly by the Methodists, Lutherans, Baptists, Presbyterians, Pentecostals, Episcopalians, and Mormons, although more than nine percent of respondents indicated an affiliation with Protestant denominations that were not part of the survey, or with various non-denominational churches.
Other religions that were represented in Holly included Judaism, Islam, and various Eastern religions.
Websites associated with places of worship or ministries in Holly are appropriate for this category, regardless of the particular religion, denomination, or sect.
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The congregation meets at its facilities on North Holly Road in Holly, Michigan. Its beliefs and mission are outlined, and its pastoral staff is introduced, with contacts provided. An introduction to the church includes a map showing its location, an overview of what to expect during a service, and information about its programs for children. A telephone number and contact form are featured, and the church's podcasts may be viewed via Google Play, iTunes, or Stitcher.
http://www.fbcholly.org/
Grace Missionary Baptist Church
Grace is an independent, missionary-minded Christian church in Holly, Michigan. The congregation believes that the King James Version of the Bible is the preserved and inspired Word of God. A statement of belief is posted on the site, along with an overview of its services and practices, worship schedules, service times, and a map showing the location of the church. The phone number and email address for the pastor are displayed, and an introduction to the pastor is included.
http://www.graceholly.com/
GLBC was established in 2001, originally renting facilities from the Holly public school system, then the Seventh-day Adventist Church, before purchasing nine acres on Dixie Highway in 2002 and, in 2006, the church bought a church building at Falk Road and East Holly Road, and is currently using both locations, although the nine acres is undeveloped and used for tent services, church picnics, and youth outings. Schedules, a calendar of events, and an overview of its ministries are featured.
https://www.glbcholly.com/
The UMC congregation has two campuses, one in Holly, the other in Davisburg, Michigan. Sunday and Wednesday schedules are published on the site, along with other weekly programs, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, and online streaming of Sunday services. The church's mission, vision, and values are outlined, and a statement of beliefs is included. The church's pastor and ministry team are introduced, and recent worship services may be viewed via video. Contacts are included.
https://www.hollycalvary.org/
Also known as Holly Naz, the congregation meets at its facilities on East Maple Street, Holly, Michigan. Its location is shown on a map, email addresses for the church and pastor are included, along with a telephone number, service and program times and locations, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, a statement of beliefs, and its organizational structure. The most recent sermon may be viewed, as well as a sermon video archive, audio archive, and features for online giving.
https://hollynaz.com/
The Holly, Michigan congregation is affiliated with the Lake Huron Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Formed in 1859, the church's site includes several PDF files relating to the history of the congregation and buildings. Other resources include a calendar of events, a mission statement, and an introduction to the church's leadership and staff, its Christian education programs, ministries, and outreach activities. An archive of photos and videos from past events is included.
https://www.hollypc.org/
