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We Moved!
The first worship at our new location is September 2nd at 9:30 am. 300 North Montague Street, Arlington, VA 22203 in the Boulevard Manor neighborhood. All are welcome to join us!
Ecumenical Worship on August 20
Sunday, August 20 Bethel UCC will host an ecumenical worship service at 10 a.m. with Arlington Forest United Methodist Church and Arlington Church of the Brethren. All are welcome; services will be at 10 a.m. and there will be childcare. Come for a great services, enjoy good singing and stay for the fellowship.
Third Thursday Lunch March 16 Noon
Bring your lunch for a gathering on Thursday. No agenda, just fellowship.
March 5 Worship at Arlington Forest UMC 10am
The Arlington Children’s Chorus will sing at this ecumenical community worship at Arlington Forest UMC, 4701 Arlington Boulevard. Participating congregations are Bethel, AFUMC and Arlington Church of the Brethren. Parking is tight so consider walking from Bethel or car-pooling.
Strawberry Festival – this Saturday!
Bethel’s annual Strawberry Festival will be this Saturday, June 6 from 11 am to 3 pm. Strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, hamburgers, a bake sale, children’s activities, and more! An attic sale begins at 10 am in front of the church–come early for best bargains!
Weather permitting, this fun event will be held outdoors in the shady area next to the church building. If rain occurs, we will move inside to our Social Hall.
The money raised from this 50+ year annual event supports the Red Cross and Bethel’s ongoing ministry.
Parking is available in the lot at the adjacent Red Cross building.
Click here for more information.
Holy Week at Bethel
You are cordially invited to join us for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter morning worship services. Details here.
Snowy Sunday
With the current weather predictions we plan that there WILL BE worship tomorrow Sunday, February 22nd at 10 am at Bethel. Please use utmost caution if you are able to join us. We expect it will be rather slippery. Our first priority is to safety.
Join us to bag groceries Friday for families in need in Arlington
Every other month Bethel volunteers join together to bag rice and other staples at Arlington Food Assistance Center to help families in need in Arlington. Join us this Friday evening at 7 pm at AFAC, 2708 South Nelson Street.
Valentine’s Game Night Feb. 14
Join us Saturday, February 14, from 5 to 7:30 pm for Valentine’s Day themed fun and fellowship. Arts and crafts–including making Valentine’s Day cards–as well as games, puzzles and other activities for all ages. Plus mac’n’cheese, mini hot dogs and other munchies! All are cordially invited.
Advent at Bethel UCC…something for everyone!
Meaningful gifts that help others at our Living Gift Market…Christmas Music Festival…Blue Christmas Service for those who find the season difficult; check out all our Advent events. Click here for a brochure.