This portion of our guide will include online resources for topics related to faith, religion, and spirituality in Iron Mountain, Michigan.
These terms are often used as if they were synonyms, but each has its own unique definitions, although they are related.
Spirituality is more abstract and subjective than either faith or religion and, although it is often used to denote a connection to God, its use may also allude to a connection to nature, to others, or to a blending of different religious and philosophical traditions. In a theological context, however, spirituality is generally expressed through various religious practices, such as rituals, and through a particular worldview.
Religion is a reference to the values and practices relating to a particular group of people or organized religion. Religion is guided by traditions, rules, and culture. The chief religion in Iron Mountain is Christianity, and its most common denomination is Roman Catholicism.
Faith is more personal, subjective, and deeper than organized religion, and is most often associated with religion and spirituality. In theological terms, faith might be defined as a strong belief and trust in God.
The primary focus of this portion of our guide will consist of links to websites representing ministries and places of worship in Iron Mountain, Michigan, and these will be largely to local Christian churches, as no other religions are significantly represented locally, although those representing any place of worship or ministry in Iron Mountain would be appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
Associated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, an evangelical Protestant denomination, the congregation meets at its facilities on Stephenson Avenue in Iron Mountain, Michigan. An overview of its beliefs and practices is set forth, and an introduction to the church's senior pastor and family is included. Service schedules, a calendar of events, and an audio archive of past sermons are available. A contact form, and a link to a tithing application are included.
https://www.imcornerstone.church/
Currently affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church denomination, the Iron Mountain, Michigan congregation was organized in 1882 as the Swedish Free Missionary Church of Iron Mountain, taking its current name in 1940 to reflect its more diverse congregation. Featured are a brief history of the church, an introduction to the ECC, and a statement of beliefs. Its address, service times, and an overview of the church include its music, worship styles, and teaching style.
https://www.ironmountaincovenant.com/
Located in the White Birch Plaza in Iron Mountain, Michigan, the congregation meets from 10:00 am to 12 pm on Sundays. Its address and location are shown on a map, and a telephone number and email address are provided, along with a calendar of events, and a sermon archive, with sermons available on CD upon request. An introduction to the church is provided for those who will be attending for the first time, covering such things as the style of dress, worship styles, and other information.
https://www.goodnewschurchim.org/
A parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, and serving the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin, the congregation is located on West D Street in the City of Iron Mountain, Michigan. A schedule of upcoming services, calendar of events, and introductions to the parish priest and subdeacon are posted, along with an overview of Orthodoxy, daily readings, a photo gallery, and links to other online resources. The church's soccer complex is also discussed.
https://northodox.org/
Trinity United Methodist Church
Organized through the merger of Wesley Methodist Church and Central Methodist Episcopal Church in 1944, construction of the congregation's current sanctuary on Carpenter Avenue in Iron Mountain, Michigan was begun, and completed by February of 1954. The UMC congregation's history, an overview of the denomination, and an introduction to the pastor are presented, along with an overview of its ministries, a calendar of events, church bulletin, announcements, a map, and contacts.
https://www.imtrinity.org/
