Faith, religion, and spirituality in the City of Trenton, Michigan are the chief subjects of this portion of our guide.
Religion and spirituality are distinct terms, and both are related to faith. In ordinary usage, religion defines a set of beliefs, usually concerning the origins, nature, and purpose of life, and often involving a sacred text, rituals, and codes.
Spirituality is more difficult to define, and is often defined as the quality of being spiritual, which doesn't tell anyone much. The focus of religion is on the content of an individual's belief, as well as the response to it, while the focus of spirituality is on becoming more attuned to unworldly affairs.
It is possible to be religious without being spiritual, and spiritual without being religious. Spirituality is more abstract than religion because religion involves a defined code of ethics, which is tangible, while spirituality is more nebulous.
Faith involves the belief that something is true in the absence of definitive proof. In the context of Christianity, Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen, while other New Testament references to faith state that it is necessary for salvation.
According to a recent survey, the most common religion in Trenton, by far, is Christianity. Catholics are the most numerous, and are followed distantly by the Baptists, Lutherans, Methodists, Pentecostals, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Mormons, and other denominations or non-denominational churches.
However, those who adhere to Islam outnumber all but the Catholics and Baptists, while those who identify with Judaism represent fewer than one-half of one percent of Trenton residents.
Online resources for ministries and places of worship in Trenton, Michigan are appropriate for this category, regardless of the particular religion, denomination, or sect.
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Founded in 1903, the congregation's first building was completed in 1904 and expanded twice while along Cherry Street. The current building was constructed along West Road in Trenton, Michigan in 1959. In 1980, the church withdrew from the Presbyterian Church (USA) to join the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Its location, contacts, and Sunday schedules are published on the site, which includes a calendar of events, an overview of its ministries, and an introduction to its leadership and staff.
https://fpchurch.com/
Located on West Jefferson Avenue, at the corner of Elm and West Jefferson, the Trenton, Michigan congregation meets for worship services at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, and videos of its services are posted on YouTube. Its office hours, office telephone number, and contacts for the church's pastor are provided. Also included is an introduction to the pastor and chief staff, and information about its programs and ministries. Its wedding facilities and policies are explained.
http://www.firstunitedmethodistoftrenton.com/
Catholic services began being held in Trenton in 1849, with masses, baptisms, funerals, and weddings celebrated in private homes. Construction of its original church began in 1873, which was replaced in 1931, and renovated in 1999. Part of the Diocese of Detroit, the church's history, schedules, and contacts for the parish staff and office personnel are posted. Other resources include bulletins, and a link to St. Joseph School, also in Trenton, Michigan. Contributions may be made online.
https://www.stjosephtrenton.com/
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, the congregation meets at its facilities on Edsel Street in Trenton, Michigan. Its location, church office hours, telephone number, and email address are published on the site, which includes an introduction to the church for those who are new, a statement of beliefs, membership policies, and a list of the church leadership and staff. Worship schedules, options, and a calendar of events are posted on the site, and its preschool is discussed.
https://splconline.com/
Meeting at its facilities on Roehrig Street in Trenton, Michigan, service schedules are posted, which include a list of the church's leadership team and administrative staff, announcements, a calendar of events, and an overview of its music ministries. A video archive of sermons may be viewed, and CDs of any service may be ordered online. A gallery of photographs depicts the facilities and various people at the church, and an online form is available for prayer requests and contacts.
http://www.trentonchurchofgod.com/
