Holy Week and Easter

Confirmation Our Confirmation class is a special invitation for individuals in 7th and 8th grade to respond to the amazing grace of God, as experienced through baptism, and make a commitment to live as people of faith. During this transformative journey, participants will have the chance to deepen their understanding of their faith and reaffirm…

In Fall 2020, the Outreach and Advocacy Committee joined with our Service Committee to form the Outreach, Advocacy, and Action (OA&A) Committee. This move combined ongoing  efforts on both  committees and underscores the importance of actionable activities to support the issues we are  advocating for. If you are interested in joining one of OAA’s ministries or service activities, please reach out to Susan Bender,  Shannon Snypp, or Shaw Brewer. Please also check out…

During the summer, I organized myself for my annual interview with District Superintendent Rev. Dawn Hand in preparation. During the interview, I shared with Rev. Hand all the happenings at Bethesda United Methodist Church. I spoke continuously about the various ministries for about thirty minutes. Rev. Hand commented, “You must have been very busy!” Dear…

By Rev. Dr. HiRho Park After the miraculous conquest of Jericho, the Israelites were filled with confidence as they approached the city of Ai, a smaller and seemingly less formidable opponent. However, they suffered a devastating defeat, causing great distress and confusion among the people. This biblical story illustrates the importance of regularly examining ourselves…

Advent is a new beginning in the Christian calendar. This Advent is more special than ever as we are emerging from the Pandemic and trying to reconstruct many aspects of our lives as the “next normal.” Indian author Arundhati Roy said in her article, ‘The Pandemic Is A Portal,’ that the pandemic is a gateway…