We welcome visitors and "seekers" to worship with us and to participate in activities at the church.

If you are interested in church membership, please contact our pastor.

We're glad you're visiting with us today and we hope to see you soon!

Family Movie Night - FREE
Friday, June 27
Bring your parent, pillow or lawn chair, and one canned good item and join us at 7 p.m. for a fun-filled evening sharing a newly released DVD movie and snacks! Canned goods will be shared between the Backpack Shepherd program, Eastgate Middle School, and MLM.

Surf's Up! Family Vacation Bible School Nights
June 11, July 9, August 13
Join us for family fun activities for all ages! Each second Wednesday of the month during the summer, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Bethel will provide dinner, fun activities, singing and prayer times.

4th Annual Kids Fest
July 26
Free games, activities, and safety demonstrations from KCMO Police and Fire Departments, and the MAST ambulance are planned for 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Popsicle treats and a gift bag of free school supplies will be provided.  

The Bethel UCC congregation had its beginning in 1960 as a mission church with 52 families, meeting and worshiping for four years in the Lakewood Elementary School. The present building was constructed in 1964.

In keeping with the United Church of Christ's Congregationalist background, each congregation - Bethel included - is free to act in accordance with the collective decisions of its members, guided by the working of the Spirit in the light of the scriptures.

The symbol of the United Church of Christ comprises a crown, cross and orb enclosed within a double oval bearing the name of the church and the prayer of Jesus, "That they may all be one" (John 17:21). It is based on an ancient Christian symbol called the "Cross of Victory" or the "Cross Triumphant." The crown symbolizes the sovereignty of Christ. The cross recalls the suffering of Christ—his arms outstretched on the wood of the cross—for the salvation of humanity. The orb, divided into three parts, reminds us of Jesus' command to be his "witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). The verse from Scripture reflects our historic commitment to the restoration of unity among the separated churches of Jesus Christ.

Bethel UCC provides many opportunities for those seeking to enrich their lives in God's service. Click on any of the links below to learn more.

Worship

Learning

Special Interest Activities

Serving in the Community

Expressing Yourself Musically

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Bethel Kids Fest
7-28-07

Installation of Rev. Karen Aitkens
5-20-07

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