Belief, faith, religion, and spirituality in Wyoming, Michigan are the subjects of this portion of our guide.
These terms are often used interchangeably, although they are separate words with unique definitions.
Belief can be used to describe the acceptance of something as being a fact. In the context of religion, it might suggest a simple belief in a deity. Faith is stronger, as it adds worship and obedience to belief. However, the term is more difficult to define, as it means something different to everyone. On the one hand, it can be used to imply a general religious attitude. On the other, it might be used to refer to a specific set of beliefs.
In a sense, faith predates religion, since the implications are related to trust. While we cannot know for certain, we may have faith in the word of another person, or in a concept or idea. Whether an individual becomes a believer in a religion, an agnostic, or an atheist, that decision is based on faith, although perhaps less so for the agnostic as for the believer or the atheist, who accepts something that they cannot prove.
The distinctions between belief, faith, religion, and spirituality may be fuzzy. Many people use them synonymously, and there are contexts in which this would be reasonable. When someone has faith in a specific set of beliefs, that set of beliefs is known as a religion. In order for an individual to be spiritual, or to have spirituality, they must attempt to live a life that is guided by the spirit of their faith, whatever it might be. In that sense, both religion and spirituality are a function of faith, with faith being the guiding principle by which an individual is either religious or spiritual.
It is, however, entirely possible for an individual to have faith without being religious, and it is also possible for someone to have faith and be religious, without being spiritual. Religion and spirituality are not required for faith. Conversely, an individual can be religious and yet have a faith that they do not reflect upon.
For the purpose of categorization in this portion of our guide, it isn't necessary to delve into the distinctions between belief, faith, religion, and spirituality. The online resources expected to be included in this part of our guide will consist of websites representing ministries or places of worship in Wyoming, Michigan, regardless of the particular religion, denomination, or sect.
A recent survey suggests that residents of Wyoming are more religious than those in the average locality in Michigan or in the United States. More than fifty percent of respondents claimed an affiliation with a religion.
The vast majority of these were Christian, although Islam, Judaism, and various Eastern religions are also represented.
Among Christians, the Protestants outnumbered the Catholics, but Roman Catholicism was the largest denomination in Wyoming. The Catholics were followed closely by the Presbyterians, and more distantly by the Methodists, Lutherans, Baptists, Pentecostals, Mormons, and Episcopalians, although a large number cited Anabaptist or Protestant denominations that were not included in the survey or various non-denominational churches.
Whatever the specific religion, denomination, or sect, ministries and places of worship in the City of Wyoming are appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
Calvary Christian Reformed Church
The Wyoming, Michigan congregation meets at its facilities on Byron Center Avenue SW. Sunday service schedules are published on the site, along with its live-streaming media and other remote options. Church bulletins, prayer lists, and online forms for visitor connections and prayer requests are included, and a statement of beliefs, staff introductions, and its Lighthouse Community Resource Center ministries are included. Office hours and contacts are published on the site.
https://www.calvarywy.org/
The Wyoming, Michigan congregation meets regularly on Sunday mornings, with a South Sudanese worship service on Sunday afternoons. Its address, a map showing its location, phone, and fax numbers, and an email address are published, and interested people can stay up to date on upcoming events, submit prayer requests, find services and programs, or volunteer for one of the church's worship teams via the site. Which includes a calendar of events, announcements, and an informational blog.
https://clcwyoming.org/
Serving the Wyoming and Greater Grand Rapids areas, the church is located near the corner of 28th Street and Byron Center Avenue in Wyoming, Michigan. Meeting regularly on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights, the church's regular and other programs are listed on a calendar of events. Its Bridge to Recovery program is defined, and its address, a map, telephone number, email address, and office hours are posted on the site, and contributions to the church may be made online.
https://www.crosspointbc.com/
Faith Community Christian Reformed Church
Located on Byron Center Avenue SW, the Wyoming, Michigan church was founded at Wyoming Park Christian Reformed Church in 1918, taking its current name after its current church structure was built at Byron Center and 52nd Street in 1994. The church's history, address, map, telephone number, email address, and office hours are published, and its worship service times, live streaming services, and sermon archives are included, with a calendar of events, ministries, and missions.
https://www.faithcommunitycrc.org/
The congregation was formed in 1898, moving to Grand Rapids in 1900, then to Wyoming in 1964. Located on Burlingame Avenue SW in Wyoming, its location is shown on a map, and contacts are provided. Other resources include a brief history of the church, service schedules, online streaming options, leadership introductions, an overview of its ministries to children, youth, and adults, and its world mission partnerships. A private login and church directory are available to members.
https://www.gracewyoming.org/
Affiliated with the Assemblies of God denomination, the congregation meets at its facilities on 44th Street SW in Wyoming, Michigan. Its address, telephone number, online contact form, and office hours are published on the site, which posts its Sunday worship service schedules, online streaming media options, and sermon archive, as well as an overview of its group ministries and programs for children, youth, men, women, young adults, young married couples, seniors, and other groupings.
https://grfirst.org/
Harvest Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Founded in the former Griggs Street Gospel Chapel, the congregation became a particular church of the OPC in 1979, taking its current name in 1989 after moving to the Calvin Christian Elementary School, then to its own building in 2008. Located along 52nd Street SW in Wyoming, Michigan, the congregation is affiliated with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church denomination. Its history, leadership, and introduction for those who are new are set forth, along with a calendar of events.
https://www.harvestopc.org/
Lee Street Christian Reformed Church
Associated with the Christian Reformed Church denomination, the Wyoming, Michigan congregation meets on Sundays at 10:00 am for English-language services, and at 12:30 pm for Spanish-language services. An introduction to the church is available for those who may be attending for the first time, including parking information, childcare options, and so on. Its ministries, missions, and community partnerships are featured, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events is included.
https://leestcrc.org/
The Wyoming Park Bible Fellowship meets at its facilities on Porter Street SW in Wyoming, Michigan. Its theology, church covenant, constitution, and values are highlighted here, its leadership is introduced, and an email address and online contact form are available. A worship schedule, and an overview of its ministries to children, youth, groups, and outreach activities are included. Church policies, application forms, family discipleship kits, sermon podcasts, and live streaming options.
https://www.wpbiblefellowship.org/
