The focus of this part of our guide is on online resources for places of worship or ministries in the community of Temperance, Michigan.
For the most part, these will be affiliated with Christian churches or denominations, as Christianity is the predominant religion in Temperance. Of Temperance residents who responded to a recent poll, approximately one percent cited Islam as their religion, while more than forty-five percent named Christian denominations or churches, and no other religions were cited.
The Catholics are, by far, the most commonly cited religion in Temperance. They are followed distantly by the Lutherans, Baptists, Pentecostals, Methodists, Mormons, Presbyterians, and various other Christian denominations and non-denominational churches.
Other topics related to belief, faith, religion, and spirituality in Temperance would also be on-topic in this category.
While these terms are often used interchangeably, they are distinct words with unique definitions. For example, belief can be a simple reference to the acceptance of a person or idea as being true, while faith is stronger. In the context of religion, faith adds devotion and obedience to belief. Faith is the belief in things that cannot be perceived through the five senses, but which can be felt through intuition.
Religion pertains to a system of beliefs about a deity, and usually involves ritual, a code of ethics, a worldview, or a philosophy of life. Those who are involved in a religion are part of a community of like-minded individuals. Examples include the religions of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism.
Spirituality brings meaning to faith and religion. The spiritual person has considered his faith and beliefs, giving meaning and purpose to religion.
Recommended Resources
The Temperance, Michigan congregation is part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. A link to the denominational website is provided, and a statement of faith and an introduction to the church provides information for those who may be attending for the first time, including parking information, schedules, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events. Its ministries to children, students, adults, and the community are outlined, and office hours, a phone number, and contacts are provided.
https://bedfordalliance.church/
Serving the Temperance, Michigan community for about a hundred and seventy-five years, the BridgePoint Church building was destroyed by fire in 2017, meeting at Bedford High School, Smith Road Elementary, and Bedford Public Library, until the rebuilding could begin about a year later. Its history, service times, and an overview of its groups and other ministries. Recent sermons may be viewed from its sermon archive, and an online contact form is included on the site.
https://www.atbridgepoint.org/
With campuses in Holland, Ohio, and Temperance, Michigan, the congregation was known as Bedford Christian Community when it was founded in 1996. Its history, leadership, values, and locations are set forth, along with a calendar of events, and an overview of its service and fellowship opportunities, water baptism policies, and baby dedication policies are included, along with its small groups and age-specific ministries. A media library includes a video archive of sermons.
https://compelled.church/
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
Established as a Mission Church in 1957, from the start, the congregation had to celebrate two Masses each Sunday in order to fit everyone in. The Roman Catholic Church took its current name in 1957, became an autonomous mission in 1958, and became a parish in 1960. Its history is told here, along with Sacrament policies and schedules, volunteer service opportunities, and an introduction to organizations attached to the church. Its faith formation programs and registration policies are included.
https://www.mountcarmeltemperance.org/
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the Temperance, Michigan congregation was founded in 1940. Offering both traditional liturgically-based and music-centric service styles, in separate Sunday services, the church's service schedules, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, and an overview of its ministries are provided. Staff and administrative contacts, and an introduction to its leadership are included, and streaming video is available.
https://stlukesbedford.com/
Located on Lewis Avenue in Temperance, Michigan, St. Paul's is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ECLA). Its address, office hours, office telephone number, and contacts for members of the church leadership are set forth, along with a calendar of events, service schedules, and live-streaming of Sunday and Wednesday services. A prayer request form is available, and information on renting the church hall, tables, or chairs for events is included.
https://stpaulstemperance.org/
