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.

BETHESDA HELP FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS NEEDED – BUCC continues to collect donations of non-perishable foods for the Bethesda Help Food Pantry. Bethesda Help is an all-volunteer organization offering immediate short term assistance to residents of southern Montgomery County who are in financial crisis. Please consider buying an extra item or two when you shop for your own groceries.  The collection bin is located the BUCC narthex, with a list of needed foods. –Thank you.

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.