Welcome to Bethesda United Church of Christ

We welcome all without exception as we worship God together, journey in the spirit, and share our gifts with each other, our neighbors, and the world.

SUNDAY SEPT 1 2019   ANIMAL BLESSING SERVICE, Intergenerational Worship, Fellowship Hall 10:30 a.m.

You are invited to bring your critters and pets to service!  We will be meeting in the Fellowship Hall for this service; please restrain pets or bring in a carrier.  You may also bring a photo or stuffed animal for a blessing. 

Preaching:   Rev. Dee Ledger, “When you feel like a little owl in the waste places…”

SUNDAY SEPT 8 2019, COMMUNION AND REGATHERING SUNDAY,  Sanctuary Worship 10:30 am
Please bring your backpacks, briefcases, and totes for a “Backpack blessing” as you return to school and work.   Church School officially begins this day for our children and the choir returns!

Preaching:  Rev. Dee Ledger, “Together Seated”

SUNDAY SEPT 15 2019 CLIMATE IN THE PULPITS SUNDAY AND JUST PEACE SUNDAY, Sanctuary Worship 10:30 a.m.
Preaching: Rev. Dee Ledger:  “Sweeping to Find, Sweeping to Lose”

SUNDAY SEPT 22 2019  Sanctuary Worship 10:30 a.m 

Preaching: Rev. Dee Ledger, “Heartsick”

SUNDAY SEPT 29 2019  NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRY SUNDAY, Sanctuary Worship 10:30 a.m.

Preaching: Rev. Dee Ledger, “Taking Hold of Life”

SUNDAY, OCT 6 2019  WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY AND BAPTISM, Sanctuary Worship 10:30 a.m.

Preaching: Rev. Dee Ledger, “Weathering the Weather”

We Are Open and Affirming!  

As disciples of Jesus, we seek to embody Christ’s extravagant love, and share this love with everyone regardless of race, gender identity, income, age, orientation, or disability. Our building is wheelchair accessible, we provide assisted listening devices, and produce large-print bulletins for our members and guests with diminished vision. We fly a rainbow flag near our doors to boldly attract the attention of passers-by who see that a Christian church is declaring its welcome to LGBT persons.

We are proud of our history on the forefront of progressive change whether it be marching on the Mall with Martin Luther King, Jr., making a commitment to reduce homelessness and hunger around us, or becoming an Open and Affirming church.