Faith, religion, and spirituality in Ishpeming, Michigan are the focal point of topics in this guide.
For the most part, this will consist of online resources pertaining to local Christian churches and ministries, although places of worship related to any religion, denomination, or sect is appropriate here, as long as it is located in Ishpeming.
A recent survey suggests that residents of Ishpeming are considerably more religious (48.3%) than the average Michigan locality (41.9%), but slightly less religious than the average American community (49.4%). Of these, the Catholics are the most numerous, followed closely by the Lutherans, and distantly by the Methodists, Presbyterians, Baptists, Episcopalians, Pentecostals, and Mormons, with a much smaller number (0.2%) identifying with Judaism or various Eastern religions, although 2.9% claimed an affiliation with Christian denominations that were not part of this survey, or with non-denominational churches.
Ishpeming is home to several Christian churches and a temple associated with the Reform Jewish denomination, although not all of these have websites. Some of these places of worship have served the community for well over a century.
Founded in 1869, the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church congregation now meets in a building constructed in 1928. Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized in 1870, and its pipe organ was produced by the Schuelke Organ Company in 1886. The organ was stored in the 1950s while the church was relocated, then refurbished by the Levsen Organ Company in the 1990s. Formed in 1870, and originally known as the First Baptist Church of Ishpeming, then the Swedish Baptist Church of Ishpeming, the Bible Baptist Church moved into a new building in 1989. Trinity Lutheran Church was founded by Norwegian immigrants in 1871, and the first Bethel Lutheran Church was built in 1886, destroyed by fire in 1995, and rebuilt the following year.
Several newer churches, and perhaps some older ones, also serve the Ishpeming community.
Recommended Resources
In fellowship with the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches and the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, the congregation meets at its sanctuary on North Lake Drive in Ishpeming, Michigan on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, with home groups meeting during the week. A schedule of events is published, along with its location, a history of the church, and a photo gallery. An overview of the church's congregational and community ministries and programs is discussed.
https://ishpemingbiblebaptist.org/
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Organized in 1977, the Ishpeming, Michigan congregation is affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Its history, worship schedule, Sunday bulletin, and a sermon slideshow are presented, along with a calendar of events, a church newsletter, announcements, a statement of beliefs, location, and leadership structure. Its ministries to children, youth, adults, and families are outlined, and an audio sermon archive is available. Its preschool program is introduced.
https://ctkishpeming.org/
Offering a contemporary worship style, the Ishpeming, Michigan congregation is associated with Converge Worldwide. Its location is shown on a map, a phone number and email address are provided, and a calendar of services and upcoming events is published on the site. Its ministry teams, life groups, Bible studies, youth programs, and other ministries are outlined, and its leadership and administrative staff are introduced. Links to other online resources are included.
https://www.upcrossbridge.com/
Representing the Saint John and Saint Joseph parishes in Ishpeming, Michigan, the addresses of both churches are listed, along with telephone numbers and email addresses, church bulletins, Mass times, a calendar of events, announcements, and podcasts presenting an inspiring biography of a saint, a reflection on the daily Scripture readings, and wisdom from the Bible and Catholic teaching, as well as other message podcasts. Schedules for Livestream broadcasts are posted on the site.
https://www.ishpemingcatholic.com/
The congregation meets at its facilities on Palms Avenue in Ishpeming, Michigan on Sundays, at its L'Anse campus on Saturday evenings. An introduction to the church is provided for those who will be attending for the first time, along with membership information, its leadership structure, announcements, contacts, and a statement of beliefs. Age-specific ministries are highlighted, and Live-streaming options are provided. Contributions may be made to the church online.
https://northiron.church/
The Ishpeming, Michigan congregation is an independent Baptist church that uses the King James Version of the Bible as its text. Its beliefs and doctrine are outlined on the site, and Scriptural documentation for how to be certain of eternal life is provided. Directions and a map show the location of the church, its office telephone number is posted, and its service times are displayed. Other resources include an introduction to the church's pastor, notices, and a statement of purpose.
https://oldfashionedbaptist.com/
