A message from Bethlehem...

 

At Bethlehem our shared mission is to
Discover, Celebrate, and Share -

Please visit us and experience the connection!

This is Christ's church.

There is a place for you here.

We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person--questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.

 

All are Welcome to Discover, Celebrate, and Share

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TAKING THAT BULL BY THE HORNS:

A PUBLIC READING OF THE

BOOK OF LUKE

FEBRUARY 2nd – 9 a.m.

We’ll read it ALOUD and TOGETHER, the way it was originally intended—not broken up into sections, not silently. Yes, this will be different…but it will be good: for together, we will bear witness to the forgiving of sin, the mending of ways, the curing of the sick...even the raising of the dead. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday morning!

 

In this time of making New Year’s resolutions, consider a renewed commitment to be nudged and nurtured, to be rooted and grow in the Word, specifically, the “Word of God, Word of Life” according to Luke, the entire chapter.

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February 3, 2019

Root for your favorite

Super Bowl Team

and help those less fortunate

 

• Wear your favorite sports team jersey/shirt to church –

  any sport, school, or pro team

• Bring in can goods for the food bank, and use them to vote for your Super Bowl Team

• Cash donations welcomed to support local food bank

 

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 Bethlehem Welcomes Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area!

 

Since 1917 LSS/NCA has bold served, confident in the knowledge that every small gesture is a miracle.   LSS welcomes families and children who see refuge from war, poverty and persecution, engaging the community to gather the resources refugee families need, providing support, compassion, and hope as they build new lives and new homes in the Washington DC Metro area.  Beginning in September, BLC will host the offices of this vital ministry.  We are excited and honored to welcome LSS/NCA Refugee Services to Bethlehem!

 

   The Refugee Crisis

- According to the UNHCR, there are 65.3 million forcibly displaced people around the world.

- On average, 42,500 people per day flee their homes to seek protection within the borders of their own country or other countries.

- The civil war in Syria has led to one of the worst humanitarian crises of our lifetime, with 45% of the Syrian population displaced—over 11 million people.

- 86% of the world's refugees are hosted by developing countries.

- Of the 20 million refugees worldwide, 51% are under the age of 18.

How can you help? Consider supporting these organizations:

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area: WWW.LSSNCA.ORG

Lutheran World Relief: WWW.LWR.ORG

Lutheran Immigration and Relief Service: LIRS

 

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Bethlehem Lutheran Church is a

Reconciling in Christ Congregation

since December 3, 2017.

 

In faithfulness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, mindful of our Lutheran emphasis on grace, and rejoicing in the celebration of our shared baptismal journey, we welcome as members of our extended family all those who have ever felt excluded by the Church because of their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, physical or mental challenges, financial resources, or family status.

 

Our Affirmation of Diversity and Inclusion