This is undoubtedly the most distinctive and well-known church in Royal Oak with a huge stone crucifix facing Woodward Avenue, its own nearby grade school and high school. The neighborhood behind the church, one of the toniest in Royal Oak, is also known as the Shrine neighborhood. The church was named after Saint Thérèse of Lisieu, a saint known as the little flower. Thousands of people lined the streets to pay homage to her remains when they were displayed at the church in the mid-2000s. The massive church was created through the fund-raising efforts of Father Charles Coughlin, who had a popular radio show.
St. Owen Catholic Church is a community-based parish of Catholic believers. Its first mass was held in June 1962. The church occupies two buildings and offers a variety of programs for youth and adult members. Go online for a wealth of information about the church and more.
The Ferndale Gospel Hall has been a church that celebrates and pursues Christianity within the community for more than 75 years. The church is a close-knit congregation that has seen generations move through the building. It actively strives to maintain Bible-based teachings and doctrine.
First United Methodist of Trenton was founded in 1926. Aside from worship, the church offers space for weddings and baptisms. For children who have parents dealing with, or have dealt with substance abuse, First United offers Maplegrove Community Education Children's Camp. The church is located next to Salon Panache.
Troy Church of the Nazarene is a Christian church that offers a variety of study and youth programs. The church also offers regular church services and fellowship, making it a great family church for followers of the Church of the Nazarene denomination.
Serving Clinton Township, St. Paul of Tarsus offers educational programs, youth ministry and mass services throughout the week. The church welcomes all of God's people as its mission is focused on providing hope. The office is open weekdays.
Led by Reverends Jeff Regan, Jon Reynolds, Latha Ravi and Dwayne Kelsey, St. Paul's boasts a congregation of over 2,200 with regular weekly attendance averaging nearly 650. The expansive church was founded in a home in the mid-19th century and is now located east of Main Street on Romeo Road. St. Paul's offers two worship services (one contemporary and one traditional) and three Sunday school classes, including classes for people with special needs. The church also has men's, women's and children's groups, adult bible study groups, a music ministry and a pick-up basketball team that meets Monday evenings. St. Paul's also offers vacation bible school, Prayerful Yoga classes and support services for alcohol addiction, cancer and bipolar disorder. Members of the church regularly perform volunteer work for local, national and international charitable organizations like Habitat for Humanity. St. Paul's also offers an email newsletter to keep its members up-to-date on current happenings at the church. St. Paul's has an active Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troop.
At Shepherd's Gate Church, worship services inspire with modern music technology with musicians who feel and know the word, and relay it with passion. They teach scripture that is relevant to today's real world scenarios that motivate, make you think and fill you with strength and hope.
Fenton United Methodist Church is located in downtown Fenton on Leroy St. This church is a large beautiful building with additional recreational facilities. This church offers many opportunity's for worship, education and music ministries. Child care is offered for all three worship services on Sunday as well as during bible studies and choir rehearsals. Rev. Bill Donahue is senior pastor and Rev. Jeremy Peters is associate pastor.
Good Shepherd Luthern Church is a located in a large complex on Campbell Road. A member of the Evangelican Lutheran Church of America, Good Shepherd offers both traditional and modern worship services. The church hosts events nearly every day of the month for local church groups and societies. It also provides meeting space for groups as varied as AA, the Aquarium Society and yoga classes.
Faith Apostolic Church of Troy (FACT) is located at 6710 Crooks Road in Troy. It began its services in 1974. FACT believes that "the Bible is the infallible word of God; the Bible teaches our access to God is by grace through faith; The Bible teaches the creation of man and his fall; the Bible teaches water baptism by immersion in the name of Jesus Christ ." It has a nursery, a full baptismal tank, and a recording studio. Live webcasts of all services are available.
The Center of Enlightenment is a small, house-like and unassuming spiritual center near between the busier streets of Ferndale and the edge of a small neighborhood. The philosophy of acceptance, non-judgement, and spiritual exploration and healing is an inclusive philosophy that embraces individuals and groups from all backgrounds and religions.
St. George Greek Orthodox Church is a large church that welcomes its congregants to worship each Sunday. The church also offers a variety of community-based programs and church events. Members can participate in children's after-school care, youth choir, outreach services, young mothers' club, Sunday school and more.
