Belief, faith, religion, and spirituality are the focus of this part of our web guide.
Resources in this category mostly represent ministries and places of worship in Swartz Creek. These will mostly be to Christian churches, although Swartz Creek has a significant Muslim population, as well as residents who identify with Judaism or various Eastern religions. According to a recent survey, those affiliated with Islam outnumber all but the Catholics, Baptists, Lutherans, Pentecostals, and Methodists. Nevertheless, websites representing ministries and places of worship in Swartz Creek are appropriate for this category, regardless of the particular religion, denomination, or sect.
Other topics related to belief, faith, religion, and spirituality in Swartz Creek may also be listed here. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they are separate words with unique definitions.
Belief is an acceptance that something is true or that something exists. In the context of religion, this is usually a reference to belief in a deity or acceptance of religion. Faith is a reference to a belief or trust in a higher power, even in the absence of empirical proof. In other words, it is the belief in things that we cannot be perceived through the five senses, but which can be felt through intuition.
Religion, on the other hand, is a system of beliefs about a deity, often involving ritual, a code of ethics, sacred text, a worldview, or a philosophy of life. People who are involved in a religion are part of a community of like-minded individuals. Spirituality brings meaning to faith and religion, as the spiritual person has considered his faith and beliefs, giving meaning and purpose to his religion.
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Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, the Baptist State Convention of Michigan, and the Genesee Baptist Association. Sunday service schedules, its Women's Bible study, Men's Bible study, Senior ministries, programs for youth and children, and other weekly programs and activities are set forth, along with announcements and a calendar of events. An introduction to the church's pastors and leadership staff are set forth, including a list of church officers, and partner organizations.
https://firstswartzcreek.org/
The Roman Catholic Parish is located in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Formed in 1912, the parish was served by Czech-speaking priests until 1962, delivering sermons in Czech at one mass and in English at another. Its leadership team, a parish calendar of events, mass schedules, office hours, and contacts are posted, and directions are given. Its religious instruction and educational programs, athletics program, weekly parish bulletin, and an online feature allowing for contributions are included.
https://smqa.net/
St. Bartholomew Anglican Church
Founded in the late 1950s, the congregation first met in a one-room school building in Swartz Creek, Michigan, moving into its first dedicated building in 1960, and into its current building in 1992. The church address, a map showing its location, office hours, mass schedules, and contacts are published on the site, which includes an introduction to its pastoral and leadership staff. Service schedules, announcements, and an archive of sermon video are included.
https://stbartsanglican.org/
Serving the Swartz Creek, Michigan community, the non-denominational congregation's worship services are patterned after the 1st-century New Testament church, which includes Bible teaching, a cappella singing, the Lord's Supper every Sunday, and prayer. Its address, contacts, and a schedule of weekly services are published on the site, which includes a history of the Churches of Christ, a sermon archive, and its community programs, ministries, and educational programs.
https://www.swartzcreek.net/
Swartz Creek Church of the Nazarene
Members of the global body of the Church of the Nazarene, the local congregation meets at its facilities on Morrish Road in Swartz Creek, Michigan. An introduction to the denomination's history, beliefs, and structure is set forth, along with its membership policies, its policies on baptism and the Holy Communion, and an introduction to the church for those who will be attending for the first time. Its ministries, schedules, and a link to its live-streaming of services are included.
http://scnazarene.com/
Swartz Creek United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation meets at its facilities on Miller Road in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Its address, office hours, administrative and leadership contacts, and an online contact form are set forth, along with an overview of its ministries, its cafe, and building use policies. Weekly schedules and a calendar of events are posted, and an introduction to the church is provided for those who may be attending for the first time. The church's food pantry and food pantry sales are highlighted.
https://www.umc-sc.org/
