From the moment you walk through our doors, we hope you feel God’s welcome in and through the people of Bethesda United Church of Christ. We are truly glad you found us and warmly invite you to worship with us.

Our community gathers in the sanctuary each Sunday morning for worship, typically lasting about 90 minutes. Our time together is filled with music, prayer, regular communion, and a message or sermon that connects faith to everyday life.

Whether you visit occasionally, attend regularly, or choose to make BUCC your church home, there are many ways to connect—through fellowship, service to our community, and opportunities to grow in your spiritual journey. Community doesn’t end when the service does. You’re invited to stay for snacks and conversation after worship, then find your place through book clubs, LGBTQ+ gatherings, and hands-on outreach—from Thanksgiving meals to mitten, school supply, and toy drives. We grow in faith by showing up for one another.

We strive to be an inclusive and accessible community for all:

• A nursery is available for infants and young children during worship.
• Our building is all on one level, with accessible entrances and restrooms.
• Plenty of parking is available for your convenience.
• Worship services are available via Zoom for those joining remotely.
• In the sanctuary, a large screen and closed captioning help ensure everyone can fully participate.
  

If you are new to our church and would like to explore membership, the Welcome Team hosts Inquirers’ Gatherings several times a year as needed. This is an informal gathering for anyone who has questions about our congregation, the United Church of Christ, or even what it means to be a member of a church. It is an opportunity for us to get to know you better as well as for you to meet other newcomers to BUCC.

For those who choose to become members of BUCC, we have a brief welcoming ceremony during Sunday worship. After that, we like to introduce you to one other person in the congregation who will act as a “mentor” so that you may better get to know your new church.