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.

Fall at BUCC

Sunday, October 14th, Access Sunday and Disabilities Awareness Week, Worship 10:30, Rev. Dee Ledger preaching; “Of Camels, Needles, and Kin-doms…”

Sunday, October 21st, Worship 10:30 a.m., Rev. Dee Ledger preaching; “Awe and Humility”

Thursday, October 25th, Labyrinth Walk, 6-9 pm.   Come, spend the evening walking our indoor labyrinth to quiet music.  Get in touch with your spirit and soul…de-stress and find your inner calm.  Free.  Please note: We ask folks to remove shoes before walking labyrinth.  Clean socks available for use.

Sunday, October 28th , Reformation/Reconciliation Sunday, Worship 10:30 a.m., Rev. Dee Ledger preaching, “God on Trial,” S.O.S. (Showing Our Support) observed after worship, prayers and laying on of hands for those who desire it.

Thursday, November 1st , All Saints’ Service, 7 pm.  Please join us for a quiet, reflective service that remembers and celebrates those we have loved and those who have passed into eternal life.  As we remember, we will light candles, pray for comfort in our losses, and share in communion.  Please consider inviting someone who has experienced loss in the past year or who may need an encouraging word as the nights grow shorter.  The community is especially welcome to attend to receive support or to help support others in their grieving.

Sunday, November 4th,  All Saints’ Observed in Worship with Communion 10:30 a.m.  Rev. Dee preaching, “Sharing Risk.”

Sunday, November 11th, Stewarding and Consecration Sunday, Worship 10:30 a.m.  Rev. Dee preaching, “What Shall We Bring?”

Sunday, November 18th, Thanksgiving Sunday, Worship 10:30 a.m. 

Sunday, November 25th, Reign of Christ Sunday, Worship 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dee preaching, “A Different Kind of Rule.” S.O.S. (Showing Our Support) observed after worship, prayers and laying on of hands for those who desire it.

Sunday, December 2nd, First Sunday of Advent, Worship and Communion, 10:30 a.m. 

FALL BOOK STUDY and DISCUSSION:  Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker Palmer; Discussion after church, 12:00 noon to 1:15 pm:  Sundays, Sept 30th, Oct 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th.  ALL are welcome to attend discussion at any point.