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Our weekly Children's Sermon is so meaningful to today's youth!

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Come through our doors and find God's people here to greet you in Christian love!
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Bethany's beautiful Sanctuary.

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Our church leaders (elders and deacons) ready to serve God's ministry for today and for your future!

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Bethany's "Avenue Angels" worked hard on 9/30/07 to clean Rising Sun Avenue from Fanshawe to Levick!

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Puppet Ministry

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TRADITIONAL WORSHIP

Winter Schedule:
(September 7, 2008 - May 31, 2009)
Sunday Adult Bible Study 
   and Youth Church School:    9:00 A.M.
Sunday Worship Service
   and Children's Church:        10:30 A.M.

Summer Schedule:
(June 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009)
Sunday Worship Service:      10:00 A.M.

Spiritual Direction - Individual by appointment or group as requested on ongoing basis.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
 
Wed., December 3, 10:45am: Ladies Aid Society Meeting. After the meeting, enjoy a lovely games of cards and bingo! Meet neighbors, bring family and friends! We would love to have you join us!
 
Sun., December 7, 10:30am: Second Sunday in Advent and Poinsettia order deadline.
 
Tues., December 9, 7:30pm: Consistory Meeting
 
Sun., December 14, 10:30am: Third Sunday in Advent. White Gift Offering for Men's Homeless Shelter at Old First Reformed UCC.
 
Tues., December 16: King's Daughter's Meeting at Bethany
 
Sun., December 21, 9am: Church School Christmas Praise Service
 
Sun., December 21, 10:30am: Fourth Sunday in Advent. In addition, a Christmas party will follow the Worship service and then we will head to The Philadelphia Protestant Home for caroling!
 
Wed., December 24, 7:30pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Join us for this beautiful and meaningful service. *We will be singing our favorite Christmas hymns outside, beginning at 7pm.*
 
Thurs., December 25: Merry Christmas! May you and yours have a blessed holiday.
 
Sun., January 4, 2009 - 10:30am:  Epiphany Sunday and Holy Communion. Special Guest Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Russell Mitman, UCC Pennsylvania Southeast Conference Minister. Coffee hour to follow service.
 
Wed., January 7, 10:45am: Ladies Aid Society Meeting. After the meeting, enjoy a lovely games of cards and bingo! Meet neighbors, bring family and friends! We would love to have you join us!
 
Sun., January 11, 9am: Aid for Friends Cooking Day! Join our assembly line as we prepare home-cooked meals for those who are unable to prepare large meals. Last time, we made over 65 meals! Let's top that for 2009! Pictures from last year can be found in the picture section of this website. Join us! Special Guest Preacher: The Rev. William E. Stone, former Pastor of Bethany from 1984-1990!
 
Tues., January 13, 7:30pm: Consistory Meeting
 
Sun., January 18, 11:45am: February Newsletter Deadline and Prayer Meeting
 
Tues., January 20, 7:30pm: King's Daughter's Meeting
 
Thurs., January 22, 6pm: Missions and Community Service Meeting
 
Sun., January 25: Deadline for Annual Report
 
Sat., January 31, 9am: Revitalization Meeting at Mensch Mill.
 
Sun., February 8, 11:45am: Valentine's for Vets and Soup Social. Join us for lunch as we dine on homemade soup and make Valentine's Day greetings to send to some local veterans at a veteran's home in Northeast Philadelphia.

CLICK HERE to view new pump and well our missionary, Joshua Wonsia installed in Liberia from donations.

CONTACT INFORMATION
 
The Rev. Marianne Unger, Pastor
Stephanie Silva, Administrative Assistant
Bill Gross, Webmaster
 
Telephone Number:
(215) 745-5231
 
E-mail:

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Church School Craft Oct. 08



Please get in touch to offer comments and join our mailing list for announcements and special events.

Church Address:
 
Bethany United Church of Christ
6545 Rising Sun Avenue (at Magee Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19111

Mailing Address:
 
Bethany United Church of Christ
P.O. Box 24640
Philadelphia, PA 19111

Telephone Number:
 
(215) 745-5231
 
E-mail Address:
 
BethanyChurchPhil@yahoo.com
 
*Please note that there is NOT a mailbox at the church. Please use the P.O. Box.*
 
Site Updated: November 23, 2008.
**Check back often! There's always something new and exciting happening at Bethany UCC!**