According to a recent survey, the Kingsford, Michigan community is far more religious than most.
While 41.9% of Michiganders and 49.4% of Americans, at large, cited an affiliation with a religion, 67.4% of those in Kingsford were religious. Of these, the vast majority were Catholics, at 35.5%. Others who registered at least one-tenth of one percent were the Lutherans, at 14.7%, who were followed distantly by the Methodists, Baptists, Pentecostals, Presbyterians, Mormons, and Episcopalians, although 2.9% cited an affiliation with Protestant denominations that were not part of this survey, or with various non-denominational Christian churches. No other religions registered.
In large part, this guide will consist of online resources representing ministries, churches, or other places of worship in Kingsford, Michigan, as well as informational resources on topics related to faith, religion, and spirituality in the city.
The term "faith" has various meanings, even when restricted to its theological definitions. It can refer to a body of belief, such as the Christian faith. More often, though, it refers to an attitude on the part of the believer, suggesting a strong belief and trust in God.
Similarly, "religion" has a variety of meanings, but religion includes ritual, social, and ethical elements combined with a belief in an unseen world, and most often a deity. In general uses, the term refers to a particular system of belief, faith, or worship, as in the Christian religion, although atheism often has elements of religion, as well.
"Spirituality" is even more difficult to define, as its definitions have evolved rapidly. Most commonly, it refers to a state of sensitivity to religious values.
In simple terms, "belief" can be defined as acknowledging the existence or truth of something, such as a belief that God exists, while "faith" denotes a strong belief and trust in God, and "religion" forms when groups of believers come together through shared beliefs, and "spirituality" is seen in those whose belief, faith, and religion has given them a sense of purpose.
Recommended Resources
American Martyrs Catholic Church
Associated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette, the Catholic Church is located on West Sagola Avenue in Kingsford, Michigan. Contacts for the parish office and other offices of the church are provided, church bulletins may be downloaded in PDF format, and Mass schedules are published on the site, along with a schedule of other events, a message from the pastor, church news, a gallery of photographs, a family mission statement, and videos. A contact form is also available.
https://americanmartyrskg.org/
Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA, the congregation meets at its facilities on Hamilton Avenue in Kingsford, Michigan. Its location is shown on a map, its pastoral and leadership staff are introduced, and a contact form is provided. Other resources include a vision statement, calendar of events, daily readings, and an audio archive of recent sermons. Its Vacation Bible School program, youth groups, and other ministries are outlined, and contributions may be made online.
https://www.kingsfpc.org/
Grace Baptist Church of Kingsford
Organized in 1994 as a storefront church in Iron Mountain, the congregation is now located on Pyle Drive in Kingsford, Michigan. The Church's beliefs on the core doctrines of the Bible are stated, the history of the church is related, and other informational articles are included. Weekly schedules, a calendar of events, church bulletins, newsletters, and recommended Bible applications are included, and the church's location and contacts are posted on the site. Contributions may be made online.
https://gracekingsford.org/
The congregation meets at its facilities on South Carpenter Avenue in Kingsford, Michigan. Its location is shown on a map, Sunday service times are posted, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events are included. The core doctrines of the Assemblies of God are outlined, and its ministerial staff is introduced. Worship services may be viewed through live streaming, and an archive of sermon notes and audio and videos are available.
https://www.maranathaag.org/
The Kingsford, Michigan Christian congregation offers two services each Sunday, both identical in format, singing, and preaching, including children's programs for infants through the 3rd-grade. A statement of beliefs is published on the site, along with the church constitution and relational covenant. Church elders, deacons, and staff are introduced, and its ministries are outlined. A calendar of events, sermon videos, sermon questions, Bible reading tools, and a smart phone app are available.
https://www.redemptionhillup.org/
