The focal point of this portion of our guide is on topics such as faith, religion, and spirituality in the city of Montague, Michigan.
In some contexts, these terms can be used interchangeably but they are, otherwise, separate terms with unique definitions.
Faith refers to a strong belief, or to complete trust or confidence in something or someone. In the context of religion, it generally refers to a strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, often based on something other than tangible proof.
Although it may have other definitions, religion is usually a reference to the belief in and worship of a deity or, more commonly, to a particular system of faith, such as the Christian religion or the religion of Islam, although not all religions are dependent upon the belief in a deity.
Traditionally, spirituality refers to a reformation of the personality as a result of a religious experience. In the context of Christianity, spirituality usually has to do with the working of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian, although spirituality may simply refer to seeking purpose in life, or to a worldview not necessarily based in religion.
For the purpose of categorization in this guide, the resources here will relate to places of worship or ministries in Montague, regardless of the particular religion, denomination, or sect.
For the most part, these will be to Christian churches, as Christianity is the most prominent religion in Montague. According to a recent nationwide survey, residents of Montague are considerably less religious than in the average locality in Michigan or the United States. While only 30% of respondents in Montague indicated an affiliation with a specific religion, 41.9% of respondents in Michigan and 49.4% of those in the United States were religious.
In Montague, the Catholics were the most prominent. They were followed closely by the Presbyterians, and more distantly by the Lutherans, Methodists, Baptists, Pentecostals, Episcopalians, and Mormons, although just over four percent of respondents claimed an association with an Anabaptist or Protestant denomination that was not part of the survey, or with various non-denominational Protestant churches. Just under one percent cited Islam as their religion, and one-tenth of a percent cited Judaism.
Whatever the religion or denomination, however, websites associated with ministries or places of worship in Montague, Michigan are the focus of this category.
 
 
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Ferry Memorial Reformed Church
Meeting at its facilities on Old Channel Trail in Montague, Michigan, the church is in the Classis of Muskegon, of the Reformed Church in America. The history of the congregation, membership demographics, a statement of beliefs, worship schedules, and contacts are published on the site, and information on what to expect while attending a worship service of the church is provided, along with an overview of its ministries. The most recent sermon may be viewed on video and informational links.
https://www.ferrychurch.org/
The congregation was formed as the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of Saint James, Montague, and Muskegon County, meeting in the German Baptist Church of Montague until its own building was built the following year. After a few splits due to distance, weather, and road conditions, St. James Lutheran Church emerged to serve the Lutheran community of Montague, Michigan, currently affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Its history, a statement of beliefs, and schedules are posted.
http://www.stjamesmontague.com/
St. Peters By-The-Lake Episcopal Church
Part of the Episcopal Parish of White Lake, a Parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan, the church is located on Old Channel Trail in Montague, Michigan. A location, a map, and contacts are published on the site, and its clergy, vestry, and a statement of beliefs are presented. A calendar of upcoming programs and events, worship schedules, a photo gallery, and an overview of its outreach projects are included. Also included is an informational blog and links to other resources.
http://stpetersbythelake.weebly.com/
Organized as the White Lake Gospel Center in 1933, the church moved to its current location in 1957, at which time it took its current name, and joined the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, with which it is still associated. Its history, a statement of beliefs, church calendar, an overview of its ministries to adults, youth, and children, and a link to a blog maintained by the pastor. The address of the church is provided, along with a telephone number, and email address.
https://sites.google.com/site/whitelakebaptistchurch/home
Consisting of St. James Catholic Church in Montague, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Claybanks, and Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Rothbury, the Roman Catholic parish is headquartered in Montague, Michigan. Information and schedules for Mass, Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, and The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults are set forth, along with homilies and videos, its faith formation programs for children and adults, youth ministries.
https://stjamescatholicparish.org/