Religious - Spiritual

Organization Overview:  September of 1974, nearly two hundred gathered at Orchard Hills School, for the very first Mass of the community that eventually would become our parish. As this community grew under the leadership of Fr. Kevin O'Brien, they had an experience of truly being a family with Christ at the center of their communal life. This "family" grew so quickly that two months later on November 12, 1974 it was given the status of a parish with the name, Church Of The Holy Family. Just three years later, on November 5, 1977, John Cardinal Dearden dedicated a new church/multi-purpose building on the site where we are located today. In 1989 following the retirement of Fr. O'Brien, Msgr. John Budde became pastor of this rapidly growing community. On July 1, 2007 Holy Family was blessed with the leadership of our third pastor Fr. Tim Hogan. Those first parishioners could hardly have known that this community of faith would grow to over 3,300 households and still maintain its sense of "family". For indeed, until this very day, there is among us a sense of warmth and hospitality, a desire to respond to those in need and a commitment to the Lord who is at the center of our family life.
Language:  English,Portuguese,Spanish
Cultures:  All,American,Hispanic
Street:  24505 Meadowbrook Rd,
City/Township:  Novi
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48375
Country:  USA
Phone:  (248) 349-8847
Fax No:  (248) 349-3711
Organization Name:  Common Word Alliance
Organization Overview:  Clergies' Interfaith Organization of Hamtramck and surrounding Detroit
Language:  English
Cultures:  All,Arabic,Bangaladeshi,Bosnian,Multicultural,Polish,Yemeni
City/Township:  Hamtramck
State:   MI
Zip Code:  48212
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 999-5483
Organization Name:  Congregation Shir Tikvah
Organization Overview:  Congregation Shir Tikvah is an innovative, yet traditional, friendly and inclusive congregation, valuing diversity, where all can seek G-d and strengthen spiritual, social, educational and cultural aspects of Jewish life. As a bridge between our membership, our community and the State of Israel, Shir Tikvah embraces our heritage, provides continuity and encourages the evolution of Judaism into the future. We proudly serve members from, but not limited to, Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Lapeer and Wayne counties. We are located in Troy just north of the Somerset Mall (South of Wattles, between Crooks and Coolidge).
Language:  English,Hebrew
Cultures:  Jewish
Street:  3900 Northfield Parkway
City/Township:  Troy
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48084
Country:  USA
Phone:  (248) 649-4418
Fax No:  (248) 649-8236
Organization Name:  Holy Ghost Church
Organization Overview:  Who we are Founded in 1916, The Descendant of the Holy Ghost Church is the second largest Romanian Orthodox parish in the state of Michigan. For 34 years, until 1950 the church had been at the same location in Detroit, on Franklin Street. For 27 years, church services were performed on Lafayette Street where a Protestant church was purchased and renovated for Orthodox Liturgical use. In 1977, due to the increase of parishioners moving into the suburbs, the decision was taken to purchase a third property in Warren, MI, under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Alexandru Rasca. Two years later a fellowship hall was built and in 1985 a parish house was added. As the church had just been renovated and adapted to Orthodox requirements, the parish council members recommended in 1986 to build a new church in an Orthodox architectural style. The beginning of the construction started on the blessed site in 1988. A few years later the painting of the interior space was started by the Romanian artists Cristian and Cristina Samoila. The furnishings of the church, sculpted in Romania at Plumbuita Monastery were generously donated by John and Kathryn Vidican. The planning and construction took five years. On September 5th, 1993 in the presence of thousands of Romanian orthodox faithful members, the church was dedicated. The Liturgy was officiated by Rt. Rev. Bishop Nathaniel, assisted by the parish priest Rev. Fr. Ioan Mihut, twenty four priests and five deacons representing parishes of the Romanian Episcopate of America, the Romanian Orthodox Missionary Archdiocese of America and Canada, the Patriarchate of Romania and the Romanian Orthodox Vicariate of Virset (Serbia). Romanian and American officials were also present.
Language:  English,Romanian
Cultures:  Romanian
Street:  31500 Ryan Rd,
City/Township:  Warren
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48092
Country:  USA
Phone:  (586) 939-0140
Organization Overview:  Welcome to Detroit Chinese Bible Church 歡迎來到底特律中華聖經教會 The Chinese Bible Church is seeking to meet the needs of the Chinese community in the Metropolitan Detroit area. Our goal is to glorify God through the preaching and teaching of His Word, the equipping of the believers for service, and the spreading of the Gospel. The church promotes worship, fellowship, and outreach through various fellowship and Bible study groups, prayer meetings, training seminars, and outreach programs.
Language:  Cantonese,Mandarin Chinese,English,Mandarin Chinese
Cultures:  Chinese
Street:  28111 West 10 Mile Road,
City/Township:  Farmington Hills
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48336
Country:  USA
Phone:  (248) 473-2050 (Chinese); (248) 473-2016 (English)
Organization Name:  Detroit Telugu Association
Organization Overview:  Detroit Telugu Association was formed in 1976 to serve the Telugu community in Michigan. Our Vision: To promote Telugu culture by facilitating communication and interaction within our membership and also play an active role in contributing to the welfare of the communities around us. Membership is open to all those interested in the activities and functions of DTA. The DTA members are defined as those who paid the annual dues as specified in the By Laws. Membership includes husband, wife and dependent youth over 18 years of age. All such members constitute the General Body of DTA. ఏదేశమేగినా ఎందుకాలిడిన ఏపీఠమెక్కినా, ఎవ్వరేమనిన పొగడరా నీ తల్లి భూమి భారతిని నిలుపరా నీ జాతి నిండు గౌరవము Detroit Telugu Association (DTA) was formed in 1976 as a non-profit organization with the following objectives: To encourage and promote the religious, and cultural functions of the Telugu community. To invite and honor literary, scientific, and religious dignitaries of interest to the DTA members. To promote better communication among the DTA members. To act as an agency to collect donations for educational and socio-economical development of the needy, and transfer funds to charities. To organize other functions as required, which will involve the participation of the DTA member
Language:  English,Telugu
Cultures:  Indian
State:  MI
Country:  USA
Organization Overview:  When you visit Detroit World Outreach, you will experience a unique vibrancy in our worship services. We are a diverse body of believers from all over Metro Detroit (and beyond) as well as Cyber Members who have never even visited one of our campuses. Though all of our colors, backgrounds and life situations are unique, we are a unified group committed to fulfill the purposes of Christ. Join us this Sunday — in person or online — you’ll be changed! Our Commitment To train DWO members and provide corporate opportunities for them to fulfill the biblical mandate of the church. (Luke 19:10; 1 John 3:8; John 10:10; Ephesians 3:10) To operate in Godly Character, Integrity and Good Stewardship. (1 Timothy 3:2-7) To come before you sanctified and ready to minister the Word of God. (Romans 15:15-16; 1 Timothy 4:12-13; 1Peter 5:2) To teach the Word of God in a practical manner, to empower you to live the abundant life as described in scripture, and fulfill your divine purpose through the development of individuals, families, and the Godly wisdom necessary to reach destiny. (Jeremiah 3:14-15; Jeremiah 29:11; Ephesians 2:10) To provide a church experience that is dynamic, contemporary, cutting edge, and where the presence of God is consistently manifested and the Power of God is regularly demonstrated. (Isaiah 43:18-19; 2 Chronicles 5:11-14; Acts 2:38-39) To follow the divine mandates that God gives to DWO to fully contribute to the body of Christ as a whole. (1 Peter 5:2-3; Ephesians 4:11-16; Jeremiah 23:3-4) To give Spiritual guidance and support through “Life Challenges and Transitions” through our Member Services. (Galatians 6:2,10) We Believe All scripture is given by the inspiration of God. There is One True God manifest in 3 distinct persons, the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is true God and true man. All have sinned and come short of the glory of God and are in need of salvation. Salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ and repentance of sin. Sanctification is the will of God for all believers through obedience to the Word of God and the leading of the Spirit. Every believer should participate in water baptism and the observance of Holy Communion. Every believer should seek after The Gift of the Holy Ghost with the manifestation of speaking in other tongues. The Church (the body of Christ) consists of all who have received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Our 7 Distinctives The vision and mission of DWO makes us unique as a church body. Our commitments: 1. Driven by the purposes of Christ: To seek and save that which is lost. Luke 19:10 To destroy the works of the devil. 1 John. 3:8 To live and teach others to live an abundant life. John 10:10 2. Development of the person 3. Destiny Development 4. Development of the Family 5. Diversity of People (A church for all colors) 6. A Dynamic Church (Contemporary and Accelerating) 7. A Church/People of Divine Power
Language:  English
Cultures:  African,African-American
Street:  23800 W. Chicago
City/Township:  Redford Township
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48239
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 255-2222
Organization Overview:  We of the Divine Providence Lithuanian Parish strive to be an open, welcoming and caring Catholic community of believers who are called to share, renew and grow in our faith, love of God and one another. Because we are an ethnic parish, we strive to preserve our Lithuanian heritage by promoting the use of the Lithuanian language in the church liturgy and supporting Lithuanian cultural, educational and social activities in the adjacent Cultural Center. We embrace Jesus by following his teachings, values and examples, and put our faith into action through service and outreach to those in need.
Language:  English,Lithuanian
Cultures:  Lithuanian
Street:  25335 West Nine Mile Rd
City/Township:  Southfield
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48033
Country:  USA
Phone:  (248) 354-3429
Organization Name:  Downriver Sikh Temple
Language:  English,Punjabi
Cultures:  Indian
Street:  19101 Inkster Road
City/Township:  Romulus
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48174
Country:  USA
Phone:  (734) 782-6664
Organization Overview:  Since 1930 our church has stood at the center of community life in Detroit, Michigan. We stand for the power of God's love to heal and help all those in need. We try to demonstrate that love in all we do - in our worship services, in learning and fellowship opportunities and in our outreach programs. It is our hope that this website will help you learn more about our church in the heart of southwest Detroit.
Language:  English,Spanish
Cultures:  All,Hispanic,Latin American
Street:  6205 W. Forts Street
City/Township:  Detroit
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48209
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 841-7033
Organization Overview:  Our History The Netherlands Reformed Congregations of North America was formed in the early 1900's. Many Dutch speaking churches began to organize in North America as a result of the immigration wave of families from the Netherlands in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These churches were at first affiliated with the various denominations in the Netherlands from which the members had left. Our group of churches was originally affiliated with the Reformed Congregations of the Netherlands but as the number of churches in North America grew it became more practical to form a new denomination. This allowed us to train our own ministers and to have local oversight. We thus became the Netherlands Reformed Congregations of North America (NRC). Like any immigrant community, the older members resisted integration and so the early church services were held in Dutch, thus retaining their distinct cultural heritage. In time, as the older generations passed away and the younger more Americanized members filled their places, the churches switched to English language services. That which did not change however was a close adherence to the doctrines found in the Bible and further articulated by divines from the "Second Dutch Reformation." These doctrines are outlined in the now historic Three Forms of Unity: The Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession of Faith, and the Canons of Dort. While the Bible is and remains the sole focus and authority in worship and practice, these documents, based on the Word of God, provide common reference among the reformed churches. This keeps the NRC churches from losing its theological foundation as the culture around us continues its moral decay and many Christian churches have sacrificed their historic statements of faith for looser practices of worship. We have retained the name of "Netherlands Reformed" not out of a desire to exclude people from other cultures and backgrounds but out of recognition of our rich heritage. The reformed doctrines were handed-down from our fore-fathers as representing the pure Word of God. When so many people and churches are losing their footings and when so many foundations are shaken we have sought to hold to the truths of the Bible. We have done this not simply intellectually but with an emphasis on practical and experimental faith that influences the whole person. Our worship services start with a prayer for God's blessing followed by singing from the Psalter. Before reading a portion of Scripture, relative to the message, we read the 10 Commandments in the morning service and the Apostolic Creed in the evening service. The pastor or one of the elders then prays on behalf of the congregation. Following this, we sing another Psalm and following this the main address is given. There are usually one or two more songs and a closing prayer. Finally the pastor blesses the entire congregation with the benediction and the service is over. The services are usually about 90 minutes long. All singing during the worship services are songs adapted from the Psalms (one of the books of the Bible given for worship). Other than singing, the congregation usually remains respectful and silent, the women have their heads covered in accordance with Paul's command to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 11), and the general atmosphere is one of quiet reverence.
Language:  Dutch,English
Cultures:  Dutch
Street:  1261 Beckwith Ave NE
City/Township:  Grand Rapids
State:  MI
Zip Code:  49505
Country:  USA
Phone:  (616) 456-1690
Organization Name:  First Romanian Baptist Church
Organization Overview:  We gather for Worship on Sundays at 9:30am and 5:00pm. Our History/O Istorie Neterminata! Pentru credincioşi istoria este mai mult decât o înşiruire de evenimente menită a săpa în memoria omului realizările generaţiilor trecute. Pentru cel credincios istoria este o consemnare a credincioşiei lui Dumnezeu. El este Cel care a stat la baza oricăror realizări! Cazul Primei Biserici Baptiste Române din Detroit nu poate ieşi în afara acestor aspecte. Deşi începuturile ei se întind către zorii secolului 20, ceea ce o caracterizează nu este o tradiţie ci o viaţă trăită în ascultare de Dumnezeu. Aşa a început, aşa a rezistat peste ani şi aşa vrem să continue – o biserică ce este ambasada Împărăţiei Cerurilor aici pe pământ! Printre primii credincioşi care au venit pe meleagurile Statelor Unite, în căutarea unei noi patrii a fost şi cel dintâi baptist român în Detroit: Moise Treta. Prezenţa lui în Detroit este consemnată în luna Iunie a anului 1911. La scurt timp după această data, Rev. C. Brunette, pastorul de la „Ferry Avenue Baptist Church” îl botează pe Teodor Păişan, iniţiindu-se astfel misiunea acestei biserici pentru românii din aria Detroitului. Un an mai târziu, în 1912, misiunea se extinde prin iniţiativa unui frate din cadrul grupului de români de la „Ferry Avenue Baptist Church” de a începe ceva asemănător şi în partea de sud a oraşului (River Side). În 1913 un al punct misionar se înfiinţează în partea de nord a oraşului. Fiecare din aceste iniţiative sunt binecuvântate şi grupurile începute ajung să crească şi să se dezvolte fiecare în câte o biserică. Spiritul evanghelistic şi misionar al credincioşilor români din „Ferry Avenue Baptist Church” este răsplătit prin convertirea unui număr din ce în ce mai mare de persoane. În 13 Aprilie 1913 este consemnat un botez cu 6 persoane iar în 10 August, alte 6 persoane sunt botezate de Rev. C.R. Igrişan, păstorul Bisericii Baptiste Române din Cincinnati, Ohio. Creşterea numărului credincioşilor atât ca rezultat al evanghelizărilor dar şi în urmă emigraţiei tot mai intense crează necesitatea unui local propriu. În data de 4 Februarie a anului 1914 are loc dedicarea ca loc de închinare a imobilului de pe strada Farnsworth, Nr. 445. Tot în acest an se diversifică şi activitatea de închinare a bisericii iniţiindu-se o fanfară condusă de fr. Petru Crişan. În numai trei ani, numărul credincioşilor care alcătuiau Prima Biserică Baptistă Creştină din Detroit a ajuns la 60. Nume precum, Iosa Ciorău, Ilie Truţa, Petru Ardelean, Ştefan Curticean, Nicolae Drăgan, Nicolae Trifu, Ştefan Dobrei, Ioan Dronca, Ilie Ruja, nu comunică mare lucru generaţiilor de acum, dar prin credincioşia acestora şi altora ca ei, Evanghelia mântuirii a fost propovăduită vorbitorilor de limbă română din aria Detroitului iar Dumnezeu a fost onorat prin convertirile ce au avut loc. În Februarie 1915 este cumpărat imobilul cu numărul 1180 de pe strada Rivard cu suma de 3500 de dolari ei achitând 2000 din aceştia. Astfel de detalii ne pot ajuta pe noi, cei de acum, să apreciem nu numai starea economică de atunci dar şi sacrificiul acestor credincioşi. În 25 Aprilie 1915 are loc ordinare primului păstor al Primei Biserici Baptiste Române din Detroit în persoana fr. Lazăr Talpesh. Cu ocazia acestui eveniment este prezent la Detroit şi Rev. C. Igrişan, Preşedintele Asociaţiei Baptiste Române din America. Organizarea oficială sub numele de Prima Biserică Baptistă Română din Detroit are loc în luna Februarie a anului 1916. Din acest moment Biserica cunoaşte o creştere semnificativă: la finele anului 1916 registrele consemânau 225 de membri din care 36 deveniseră membrii prin botez iar 88 prin transfer. Numărul membrilor a determinat şi cumpărarea unui nou locaş de închinare pe strada Hastings. Anul 1917 înseamnă şi începutul unor convulsii ce certifică faptul că atunci când Împărăţia lui Dumnezeu se extinde şi inamicul îşi intensifică atacurile. În luna Noiembrie, pastorul Lazăr Talpesh demisionează şi pleacă la Philadephia. În locul lui este ales păstor al bisericii fr. Vasile Vigi. În 27 Februarie 1919, păstor al bisericii este ale fr. Ioan Socaciu pentru o perioadă de doi ani şi patru luni. El este urmat din nou de fr. Vasile Vigi care păstoreşte biserica până în 1924 când păstor este ales fr. Paul Brânduşe. Anul 1926 îl aduce ca păstor pe fr. L.A. Gradys. Acesta începe o nouă biserică iar grupul rămas îl alege din nou ca păstor pe fr. Lazăr Talpesh în anul 1927. Dumezeu îl foloseşte pentru o nouă etapă în existenţa Primei Biserici Baptiste Române din Detroit iar în anul 1942 are loc dedicarea unui nou locaş de închinare pe strada Woodward Avenue. De remarcat este faptul că biserica a fost implicată de-a lungul anilor în diverse proiecte misionare. Astfel au fost angajaţi şi susţinuţi misionari fie în SUA fie în Romania. A fost iniţiat un program de radio în limba română prin intermediul căruia se predica Evanghelia pentru vorbitorii de limbă română. Între 1942 şi sfârşitul anilor ‘60, emigraţia românească a fost tot mai scăzută şi sporadică. Aceasta a făcut ca numărul credincioşilor veniţi din ţară să scadă simţitor. Acest aspect a creat fenomenul „americanizării” bisericii: Şcoala Duminicală la clasele de copii şi tineret se ţineau în limba engleză, multe din imnurile cântate au fost cântate în limba engleză. În această situaţie de compromis cultural, biserica pierde un mare număr de membrii, în special tineri, care se transferă la biserici americane, ceea ce conduce nu numai la o scădere a numărului de membrii dar şi la o creştere a mediei de vârstă a bisericii. Începutul anilor ’70 însă aduce un nou val de emigranţi şi biserica se împrospătează. De fapt, comunitatea românească din Detroit cunoaşte o asemenea dezvoltare încât străzi întregi din zona „Woodward” erau locuite de români. Limba română era folosită la magazine, bănci şi servici. Biserica era situată în inima comunităţii şi se bucura de prosperitate. Înflorirea economică din acea periodă şi schimbările sociale ale zonei au condus la o migrare a populaţiei către suburbiile din zona de nord a oraşului Detroit. Odată cu mutarea populaţiei a devenit necesară şi găsirea unui nou locaş de închinare în zona de nord a oraşului. Astfel, clădirea bisericii de la 17816 Woodward Ave. Detroit, a fost vândutî în 1982 iar în 9 Octombrie 1983 a avut loc ceremonia săpării fundaţiei la locaşul de închinare de la 3244 John R, Troy, unde biserica funcţionează şi astăzi. Biserica a fost păstorită de-a lungul anilor de oameni ai lui Dumnezeu care şi-au împlinit cu credincioşie misiunea încredinţată!
Language:  English,Romanian
Cultures:  Romanian
Street:   3244 John R Rd,
City/Township:  Troy
State:  MI
Zip Code:   48083
Country:  USA
Phone:  (248) 524-2160
Email:  info@frbct.net
Organization Overview:  The Dahira was created in 2001 with a small group of people under the name of Dahira Taissirul Hassir given by Serigne Saliou M'backe ( RA ). Now it counts about 300 members living in Detroit and suburbs with the name of Foundation Khadimu Rassul of Michigan registered at the Federal level with a 501C3 non profit status We 're located at 27500 franklin rd apt 200 Southfield Michigan 48034 USA which is our Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba Residence Our mission is to support the social and economic empowerment of low and moderate incomes populations, to promote youth and adult education,to provide social, economic and technical assistance, to provide health care assistance, to facilitate the usage of new information technologies, to alleviate hunger and poverty, to promote and facilitate communications among populations, to develop and promote professional training, and cultural activities and to develop and promote the entrepreneurship initiatives.
Language:  Arabic,English,French
Cultures:  African,Senegalese
Street:  21500 Schoolcraft
City/Township:  Detroit
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48223
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 673-5248
Fax No:  (248) 564-5215
Organization Name:  Golgotha Romanian Baptist Church
Organization Overview:  olgotha Romanian Baptist Church: ..faithful to the example of Christ, dedicates its life and activity to know God an to make Him known through worship, discipleship, serving others, fellowship, and evangelism. ..wants to worship in spirit and in truth, bring glory to God, and be a community where each member recognizes his or her abilities and serves others. ..intentionally seeks opportunities to share the Good News with any unsaved soul but especially with the Romanians living in the Detroit metro area through presence, proclamation and persuasion. ..seeks to respond to the spiritual, emotional, social, and material needs of new Romanian emigrants to the USA. ..supports international missions throughout the world but especially in Romanian speaking areas such as: Romania, Moldova, the Ukraine, Germany, Australia and the United States. ..we want: To know God (intimately) and to make Him known
Language:  English,Romanian
Cultures:  Romanian
Street:  25220 Mound Rd
City/Township:  Warren
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48091
Country:  USA
Organization Overview:  Good Shepherd Parish was officially formed in July 2006 as a result of the mergers of Annunciation, Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Anthony, and St. Rose parishes. With the generosity, assistance and prayers from our Alumni of Annunciation, Alumni of Our Lady of Sorrows, Alumni of St Anthony / Class of 1961, St Anthony High School Classmates Message Board and the Alumni of St. Rose, we continue to provide outstanding service to our neighboring community. We work in concert to help build God's Kingdom here on Earth through the combined efforts of our Commissions and Councils - Christian Service, Education, Evangelization, Finance, Stewardship & Worship; our Ministries - Eucharistic, "Elders" (our latest addition to Ministry, where we honor our elders who are held in high esteem), Hospitality, Lectors, Music, Young People, Outreach, Food at the Door, and Nursing Home Scripture Services; our Parish Catechetical leaders; and our outstanding volunteers. We are members of the Renaissance Vicariate - one of the most diverse vicariates in the Archdiocese of Detroit and the State of Michigan. The Renaissance Vicariate is composed of 15 Parishes in Detroit from various economic, cultural, and social perspectives. We support The Connection, which seeks to connect Detroit young adults, ages 18-35, with opportunities to worship, share their faith with each other, provide service and outreach, socializing, catechesis, and leadership development. We would be blessed and pleased to hear from you! Please let us know what your needs and questions are, as we are more than happy to help. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 am- 4 pm.
Language:  English,Igbo
Cultures:  Nigerian
Street:  1265 Parkview St,
City/Township:  Detroit
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48214
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 822-1262
Fax No:  (313) 822 8988

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