A message from Bethlehem...

Bethlehem Lutheran Church would like to thank all of our neighbors, friends, and the faith community who has come together in solidarity against hate and shown us such a tremendous outpouring of love.

Bethlehem thanks our faith community their generous donations of quilts to comfort our Sanctuary and BLC family during the repairs.

Our thanks to everyone who joined us for United to End Hate and Racism with guest speaker, ?.  Mr. Davis' message of patient listening, breaking the boundaries of the fear, that leads to hate, that leads to violence was heartfelt and inspiring.

Next month, please consider attending:

 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

 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

At Bethlehem, our work is Building Lives.
     Through Worship, Mission,

          and Connection.

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.