January 27, 2024
Our Lent Study this year will be an introduction to the life and contemplative writings of the late Trappist Monk, Thomas Merton. The focus will be a brief overview of his life, his major works and teachings. We will then explore the relevancy of his teachings as they...
January 4, 2024
Donations to the special monthly envelope in January assist the church with the cost of fuel during the winter months. We are grateful for your assistance and generosity.
January 4, 2024
Bethesda’s annual parish meeting will be held on Sunday, 28 January. There will be one service at 9am. The meeting will immediately follow the Eucharist.
December 29, 2023
Just a reminder: there will be only on service at 9am on Sunday, 31 December.
December 13, 2023
Sunday, 24 December: Advent IV and Christmas Eve *9am Holy Communion (said) 4pm Sung Eucharist 10pm Procession and Sung Eucharist Monday, 25 December: Christmas Day *9am Holy Communion (said) Sunday, 31 December: Sunday after Christmas *9am Holy Communion...
December 13, 2023
Bethesda will hold a service of Lessons & Carols at 10 am on Sunday 17 December. The Choir will sing traditional French, English and German Carols, as well as works by Vaughan Williams, Warlock, Charpentier and Dave Brubeck. There will even be a piece about...
December 6, 2023
On Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at 3:00 pm, Karen Becker, pianist, Carla Fisk, soprano, and Derek Stannard, tenor, will present a free afternoon program called “Our Favorite Things” featuring music ranging from musical theater to opera, artsong, and oratorio. ...
December 6, 2023
In Advent season, there will be a celebration of Holy Communion on Thursdays at 12.10 pm, beginning 7th December.
December 2, 2023
This Sunday, the Church begins a new liturgical year with the season of Advent. Advent, from the Latin for ‘coming,’ is a time of preparation – both for the coming of the Lord at Christmas, and for his coming again at the end of time. It offers...
December 2, 2023
The Casavant organ, located in the chancel of the church, has served Bethesda Church well since it replaced the historic E.M. Skinner pipe organ in 1968. Nevertheless, the last 55 years of service have shown considerable wear on the instrument, including deterioration...