Welcome to Bethlehem Church
Bethlehem Church is a Community centered on God's Grace and focused on Worship, Music and Social Justice with a goal of growing together in Faith and Action.
Sunday Worship:
10:30am Service of Holy Communion-
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250 Commerce Ave SW
Housed in a converted parking ramp and vehicle storage facility, our sanctuary is located on the second floor of the brick building.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616.456.1741
Fax: 616.456.1759
pastor@bethlehemchurchgr.org
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Parking is free in our garage and lot across the street.Story of Our Heartside Location
History and Ministries
Hunger Walk
Did you know that in Kent County over 47,000 individuals visited a pantry within the Access Pantry Network one or more times during 2011? About 1 in every 12 Kent…
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Treasure Egg Hunt
Posted on March 8, 2012 | No CommentsTreasure Egg Hunt: A Family Event Come join us for a fun time of Crafts, Games, Easter story, Lunch, & an Enjoyable time with your kids! (Of course, grandkids, nieces... -
Lenten Vespers
Posted on March 8, 2012 | No CommentsPlease join us 7PM on Wednesday evenings for a time of quiet song, reflection and meditation. We center our time on the “stations of the cross;” scripture that shares Jesus’... -
March Column from Pastor Cheryl
Posted on February 23, 2012 | No CommentsStomping our feet to fight off the chill, we gathered around the barbeque. Sans marshmallows, we huddled close to each other, but far from the whipping tongues of fire, watching... -
MAJIC Concert with Cabildo
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No CommentsMarch 9, 2012 7PM, Bethlehem Church Sanctuary Cabildo is a Grand Rapids based Latin American music collective that performs in the West Michigan area. Founded around 2003 the group has... -
Art Opening with Alison DeRooy
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No CommentsFriday, March 9, 2012, 7pm-10pm Alison DeRooy was one of the artists who used BLC as the venue for her Artprize 2011 entry. When I talked to her, she told... -
What’s this about ashes?
Posted on February 16, 2012 | No CommentsLent begins with a solemn call to fasting and repentance as we begin our journey to Easter. The sign of ashes suggests our human mortality and frailty. Yet what seems... -
WGVU Interview with Pastor Jay
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsDavid Moore January 24, 2012 | WGVU A church in Grand Rapids’ Heartside neighborhood is taking its ministry outside the sanctuary and onto the streets. As WGVU Religion reporter David... -
Feb Column from Pastor Cheryl
Posted on January 23, 2012 | No Comments“Living between the lines” Below is a recent article that highlights the work of Degage Ministries in providing shelter to people without a warm place to be during the day... -
African Drumming and Children’s Art
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsFebruary 10, 2012 MAJIC Concert, 7PM Two African Drumming Ensembles Combine for an interactive performance and music session for the whole family. Included is an art reception/opening at 6pm featuring... -
Christmas Eve Worship
Posted on December 16, 2011 | No CommentsCandlelight Christmas Even Worship Saturday, December 24, 2011, 7PM Wrapped in every breath, song, and action is God’s direct connection with the earth and her peoples. This night counters voices...
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