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Bethel United Church of Christ is a community of faith that seeks to
respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed as God guides
you. 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! |
View Bethel
UCC's Calendar of Events
Surf's Up! Family Vacation Bible School Nights
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.
Confirmation Picnic
August 17
Those planning on beginning confirmation classes in September are invited to
a picnic following the 11 a.m. service. Hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks
will be provided. Each family is asked to bring a dish. Schedules and
books will be distributed. Please call the office and let us know how
many are attending from your family and the dish you plan to bring.
Ice Cream Social
September 14
Come one, come all to our annual ice cream social. Please bring either a freezer of homemade ice cream or a dessert to share. Watch for the signup
in the Narthex.
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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.
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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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