Bethesda UCC celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007. Serving others has always been something we really believe in and practice.  This commitment to serving others is done in a number of ways as shown below. 

"Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink?  And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing?  And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?'  And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me."
--Matthew 25:37-40

1. Active Participation:

•     Habitat for Humanity - build houses in Garrett County
•     Bethesda Cares
•     Prayer Shawl Ministry
•     Bethesda House Men's Shelter - food preparation
•     Sophia House Women's Shelter - food preparation
•     Rebuilding Together - rehab houses
•     Community Based Shelter Week - food preparation and serving
•     Bethesda Help - food pantry collection
•     Interfaith Works - collection of school supplies
•     Caroling at local nursing home   
•     National Center for Children and Families

2. Financial Support  and Other Donations:

•     The Senior Connection
•     Interfaith Works
•     Strengthen Our Church Offering
•     Interfaith Housing Coalition
•     Bethesda Help - food pantry collection 
•     Lancaster Seminary
•     Howard University Divinity School
•     One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
•     Neighbors In Need Offering
•     Christmas Fund Offering
•     Montgomery Housing Partnership - permanent housing
•     Montgomery Housing Coalition
•     Shaw Community Ministry

3. Community Services Provided by Others at Bethesda UCC:

•      Centro Cristiano Church
•      Korean Church
•      Glenbrook Cooperative Nursery School
•      Ashburton-Wyngate Montgomery Child Care Association
•      Pastoral Counseling Center
•      Twin Springs Farmers Market
•      Alcoholics Anonymous
•      Overeaters Anonymous