Belief, faith, religion, and spirituality in Whitehall, Michigan are the subjects of this category.
Although often used interchangeably, these terms are unique words with distinct definitions, depending on content and perspective.
In a general context, belief can be simply a statement of acceptance of something as being a fact. In a religious context, it generally refers to the presumption that a deity is real. Faith is understood to be a strong belief and, usually, obedience to a deity. In the context of Christianity, faith is considered to be the means of salvation. Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words defines faith as being a firm conviction, producing a full acknowledgment of God's revelation or truth.
Religion is a reference to a particular system of faith and worship. Examples include the religions of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, which are the chief religions in Whitehall, Michigan. Religions may be sorted into denominations, traditions, movements, or sects.
Definitions for spirituality have changed considerably over the years. In general terms, spirituality is related to a worldview or considerations of a purpose in life. The Christian perspective of Christianity relates to the Christian life and, in particular, the work of the Holy Spirit in the Christian experience.
A recent survey suggests that there are fewer Whitehall residents who have an affiliation with a religion than in the average Michigan or United States locality. While 41.9 of Michigan residents and 49.4% of US residents cited an affiliation with a religion, only 30% of Whitehall residents were religious.
Christianity was the predominant religion in Whitehall, followed distantly by Islam and Judaism. While 28.9% of Whitehall residents cited Christian affiliations, 0.9% cited Islam, 0.1% cited Judaism, and no other religions were accounted for. Of the Christians, most identified with various Protestant groups, although the Catholics were the largest single denomination. They were followed by the Presbyterians, Lutherans, Methodists, Baptists, Pentecostals, Episcopalians, and Mormons, although more than four percent of respondents identified with Anabaptist or Protestant denominations that were not part of the survey, or with various non-denominational churches.
Online resources for churches or other places of worship in Whitehall are appropriate for this part of our guide, regardless of the particular religion, denomination, or sect.
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Affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, the congregation meets at its facilities on South Warner Street in Whitehall, Michigan, with two Sunday morning services, which are scheduled here, along with a calendar of other programs and events. Services may be attended in person or online through streaming media. The address and a map show the location of the church, and an introduction to the church is provided, including its group ministries. Contacts are provided on the site.
https://www.eccwhitehall.org/
The Lutheran congregation is located on Alice Street in Whitehall, Michigan. The address, a map showing its location, a telephone number, and an email address are provided, along with schedules of upcoming activities and Christian education opportunities, an overview of its youth ministries and other programs and activities, project reports, and links to its sermon archive on Facebook. The church pastor and ministry team are introduced, and a statement of its mission and beliefs is included.
http://www.faithwhitehall.org/
Organized as the Scandinavian Lutheran Church in 1868, the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Lebanon Church of Whitehall was formed in 1872. Situated in the Swedentown neighborhood of Whitehall, Michigan, the church is currently affiliated with the North/West Lower Michigan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Its history, a list of clergy serving the congregation over the years, and the church council, pastor, and leadership are introduced. Its location and contacts are posted
https://lebanonlutheranchurch.com/
Associated with the Assemblies of God denomination, a Pentecostal Christian body, the congregation meets at its facilities on White Lake Drive in White Lake, Michigan. Links to online denominational resources are provided, an introduction to the church's pastoral and administrative staff, a church bulletin, and service schedules are provided, along with a prayer request form. Sunday services may be attended in person or via streaming media. A calendar of events and sermon handouts are provided.
https://nbwhitehall.churchcenter.com/
White Lake Congregational church
Serving the Whitehall, Michigan community, the congregation meets at its facilities on South Mears Avenue in Whitehall, Michigan. The address, a map showing its location, the telephone number, email address, and an online contact form are provided, along with several photographs, and an introduction to the church's pastor. Service schedules and notices of upcoming programs and events are included, and interested participants may register online. A blog is also available.
https://whitelakecongucc.wixsite.com/website
