Belief, faith, religion, and spirituality in Northport, Michigan are the focus of topics in this part of our guide.
For the most part, the resources in this category will represent ministries and places of worship in Northport, although websites on subjects relating to beliefs, faith, religion, or spirituality within the village would also be appropriate.
In general usage, belief is an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists, although it is also used to define a religious conviction. Faith is stronger, as it suggests a complete trust or confidence in someone or something, such as a strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion based on religious understandings rather than proof. Religion is a particular system of faith and worship, such as the Christian religion. Spirituality is harder to define, depending on the context, but Christian spirituality relates to the work of the Holy Spirit within the life of the believer.
A recent survey suggests that Northport residents are nearly as religious as those in the overage Michigan community, but considerably less religious than the average American, as 41.8% of Northport respondents cited an affiliation with a religion, while 41.9% of Michiganders and 49.4% of Americans were religious.
Of the Northport residents who were religious, a large majority were Catholics, who were followed distantly by the Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, and Baptists. If represented, non-Christians made up fewer than one-tenth of one percent of respondents.
Recommended Resources
Bethany Lutheran Church of Northport
Meeting at its facilities on West Nagonaba Street in the village of Northport, Michigan, Bethany Lutheran is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The address and a map show the location of the church, and its Sunday worship schedules, monthly Bible studies, policy information, and other programs and events are featured on its site, which includes telephone numbers for the pastor and church office, an email address, and social media contacts.
https://www.bethanynorthport.org/
Organized by Swedish immigrants in 1893, the Northport, Michigan congregation met in homes until 1901, when they moved into their own building, which was added to in 1994 and 2008. Affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, the church's history, a statement of beliefs, and staff contacts are published on the site, which includes a map showing its location, telephone number, and an online contact form. Sunday and weekday schedules and a calendar of upcoming events are included.
https://www.northportcov.com/
Northport Indian United Methodist Church
The Anishinaabe Native American congregation meets at its facilities on North Manitou Trail in Northport, Michigan. The Northport Indian UMC is made up primarily of Native American Christians whose services include traditional Native American style songs on a hand drum, with a blend of Christian hymns and contemporary songs. Sunday service schedules, their physical address, mailing address, and telephone number are posted, with a calendar of upcoming projects and events.
https://northportindianumc.org/
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church
The only year-round Episcopal parish in Leelanau County. St. Christopher's is located near the intersection of 7th Street and Warren Street in the village of Northport, Michigan. Its office hours, contacts, directions, and a monthly calendar of events are featured, along with Sunday and weekday service schedules, and an introduction to its ministries and special programs and prayers. Its history, organizational structure, and denominational overview are included.
https://stchristophersnorthportmi.org/
Located in the village of Northport, Michigan, Trinity Church is affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Directions, office hours, and contacts are published on the site, along with an overview of its worship, fellowship, care, memorial, education, outreach, stewardship, and administrative ministries. Its leadership structure, worship schedules, and a calendar of events are presented, and an audio sermon archive, an archive of special music, and photo galleries are included.
https://trinityuccnorthport.wordpress.com/
