In this part of our guide, we will include topics related to beliefs, faith, religion, and spirituality in the City of Saint Johns, Michigan.
While these terms are often used interchangeably, they are distinct words with unique definitions, depending on context.
Belief is simply an acknowledgment of acceptance that something is true, as in the belief in God. Faith is stronger, as it adds trust and conviction to belief, although the word can also be used as a synonym for religion, which is a system of religious belief; for example, the Christian religion. Generally, spirituality refers to the search for deeper meaning or a worldview. In the context of Christianity, spirituality may include the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian.
For the most part, this portion of our guide will feature the websites of Saint Johns' churches or places of worship. While those representing any ministry or place of worship in St. Johns would be appropriate for this category, regardless of the particular religion, denomination, or sect, they are likely to be that of Christian churches, as no other religions are prominent in St. Johns.
According to a recent survey, residents of Saint Johns are considerably less religious than those in the average locality in Michigan or the United States. While 41.9% of Michigan residents cited an affiliation with a particular religion, and 49.4% of those nationwide were religious, only 32.4% of Saint Johns residents identified with a religion.
Of these, Catholics were the most prominent, followed by Protestants. The Protestant denominations included Methodists, Lutherans, Presbyterians, Mormons, Pentecostals, Baptists, and Episcopalians, although not all denominations were part of the survey, and others identified with various non-denominational Protestant or Anabaptist churches.
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Located on East State Street, the Saint Johns, Michigan congregation meets on Sundays for Bible study and worship, on Wednesdays for youth group programs and adult life groups, and on Thursdays for junior and senior high school group programs. Its schedules and a calendar of events are posted. Sermons may be viewed through live streaming services or through its sermon archive. A prayer request form and contacts for assistance requests are also provided, and contributions may be made online.
https://www.cccstj.org/
First Baptist Church of St. Johns
The congregation meets at its facilities on US-27 (Whittemore Street) in Saint Johns, Michigan. The address, office hours, telephone numbers, and email address are published on the site, which includes a schedule for Sunday and Wednesday services, and a calendar of events. Other resources include a list of church leaders, a statement of faith, constitution, covenant, and the text of the Nashville Statement, to which the congregation ascribes. Audio and video archives are included.
http://www.stjohnsfbc.com/
Affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a mainstream Protestant denomination, the congregation meets on Saturdays at its facilities on South Oakland Street in Saint Johns, Michigan. Its address, a map showing the location of the church, telephone number, and email address is published on the site, along with a calendar of events, an overview of its ministries, a church bulletin, and a third-party site that can be used for online contributions.
http://saintjohns22.adventistchurchconnect.org/
Founded in 1869, the Saint Johns, Michigan congregation is affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Its history, contacts, directions, and contacts for its staff, elders, parish nurse, and staff committees are provided, along with an overview of its ministries and educational programs, service and giving opportunities, and an introduction to the church for those who will be attending for the first time. Schedules and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.stjohns1869.org/
The first Catholic Mass in Saint Johns was celebrated in 1857 by a priest who traveled from his parish in Westphalia by train. Later, services were held in the village school, and the Catholic community in St. Johns became a mission attached to Assumption Parish in Corunna in 1859. It took the name Saint Joseph in 1871, and the current church was dedicated in 1908. A parish history, schedules, church bulletins, calendar of events, various forms and documents, and staff contacts are included.
http://www.stjoecatholic.com/
