Faith, religion, and spirituality in Monroe, Michigan are the focus of topics in this portion of our guide.
Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they are unique terms with separate definitions.
Faith suggests a strong belief. In the context of religion, faith usually includes a sense of trust and obedience to a deity, while religion is used as a reference to a particular set of beliefs and practice, such as the Christian religion or the religion of Islam, and spirituality speaks to a quest for meaning in life, or to a worldview.
For the purpose of categorization, appropriate resources for this category will include websites representing ministries or places of worship in Monroe, Michigan, regardless of the particular religion, denomination, or sect.
A recent survey indicated that 45.2% of the residents of Monroe are religious, which is slightly more than the average Michigander, and slightly less than the average American. Of these, the Catholics are the most prominent, followed distantly by the Lutherans, Baptists, Pentecostals, Methodists, Mormons, Presbyterians, and Islam.
 
 
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First Presbyterian Church of Monroe
Located across the street from the Monroe County Courthouse, in downtown Monroe, Michigan, the church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA), a member of the Maumee Valley Presbytery, and a Matthew 25 church. Its worship, education, and music ministries are highlighted, a calendar of events is published, and announcements are posted on the site. Weekly newsletters, weekly bulletins, and special events are featured. Service opportunities are outlined, with contacts.
http://monroefirst.org/
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, the congregation meets at its facilities on North Monroe Street in Monroe, Michigan. General information about Lutheranism, a statement of beliefs, and introductions to its pastors and staff are set forth, along with its membership policies, its policies on baptisms, and service opportunities. Worship schedules are posted, along with a calendar of events, Bible studies, and directions. Text and audio of past sermons are available.
http://www.gracelutheranmonroe.org/
Situated in Monroe, Michigan, St. George is affiliated with the Serbian Orthodox Church, which is evangelical but not Protestant, orthodox but not Jewish, and catholic but not Roman. General information about Orthodoxy and St. George the Great is provided. Its media resources include Scripture readings, church bulletins, videos, and podcasts, along with a calendar of events, a prayer request form, a FAQ, and a subscribable newsletter. The address, a map, and contacts are provided.
https://stgeorgemonroe.org/
Part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit, St. Michael the Archangel parish is in Monroe, Michigan. Parish office hours, contacts, appointment policies, a calendar of events, and schedules for Mass, Confession, and other sacraments and programs are set forth, along with a history of the parish, a photo gallery, staff directory, and contact information, and parish registration. Other resources include podcasts, church bulletins, notices, and archived homilies.
https://www.stmichaelmonroe.com/
Offering traditional and non-traditional worship services on Sunday mornings, its Sunday and mid-week service and program schedules are posted, along with special events and educational programs. Other resources include online Bible studies, which may differ from time to time, as well as its community outreach programs and short-term mission opportunities. Affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, a statement of beliefs, church bulletins, and prayer lists are displayed.
https://www.tlcmonroe.org/