sunday Worship gathering

We look forward to worshipping together this Sunday at 9 AM or 11 AM. We would love to see you in-person.

Bethesda Kids Church: There will be no Bethesda Kids Church this week. However, there will be activity booklets available at the Bethesda Kids Check-In Area.

Nursery will be open and can be used under parental/guardian adult supervision.

Translation from English to Ukrainian is provided weekly. If you’d like know about other translation options, please contact us.

BETHESDA ONLINE

Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM (NST) for a live streamed experience of our Singing Christmas Tree Presentation:Let us Adore. Connect with others and worship with us via Facebook, YouTube, or on our website.

EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Wednesday, December 24th - Christmas Eve at Bethesda at 6 PM

• Wednesday, December 24th - Thursday, January 1st - Church Office Closed

  • Our Church Office will be open on Wednesday, December 31st, from 1-3 PM for any year-end contribution drop-offs. You can also give online.

• Sunday, December 28th - Worship Gatherings at 9 AM & 11 AM, or Online at 11 AM

  • MUN Bus transportation for the 11 AM gathering (details)

  • No Bethesda Kids Church

    • Activity booklets will be available at the Bethesda Kids Check-In Area

    • The nursery will be open and can be used under parental/guardian adult supervision

• Sunday, January 4th - Worship Gatherings at 9 AM & 11 AM, or Online at 11 AM

  • MUN Bus transportation for the 11 AM gathering (details)

  • Bethesda Kids Church - Kindergarten to Grade 6 (dismissed during the service)

Mark Your Calendar

• Wednesday, January 14th - Conversation Cafe In-Person at 6:45 PM (learn more)

• Wednesday, January 21st - Ladies Bible Study & Prayer at 10 AM

Times listed are all NST.

Please note that registration is required for certain events only. Each event will indicate their registration expectations, this is to aid us in planning.

Out of consideration for others, please choose scent free products when attending our in-person gatherings.

YEAR END GIVING UPDATE

Thank you for your generosity in 2025!

In addition to a year-end giving update letter that is available to you in the link below, we have also provided a video update from Pastor Bruce and even more details on our website about how your giving is making a difference.

Click below to learn more!

Our Church Office will be open on Wednesday, December 31st, from 1-3 PM for any year-end contribution drop-offs. You can also give online.

CHRISTMAS EVE AT BETHESDA

This special evening is a chance to pause in the busyness of the season, gather as a community, and celebrate the hope, peace, and joy of Christmas together.

Through meaningful music, Scripture, and reflection, we remember the story at the heart of the season. During the service, we will also light the final Advent candle, marking the completion of our Advent journey.

Whether this is your first time at Bethesda or a tradition you return to each year, we would love to welcome you on Wednesday, December 24th at 6 PM as we celebrate together.

advent bible reading guide

This Sunday (Nov 30) we have Advent Themed Bible Reading Guides available for you to pick up and add to your Advent devotional practices.

Each week follows the theme of the Advent candle lit in our gatherings on Sunday, and every day of that week is paired with an appropriate passage for meditation and reflection.

Want to be even more intentional? Take time as a household to read each passage together when gathered for a daily family meal, family devotions, or bedtime routines.

Fall Prayer Guide

This fall, we’re inviting our church family to journey together through a shared Fall Prayer Guide - a simple, daily rhythm to help us stay connected to God and one another, even as our schedules shift. Whether you're traveling, resting, or in your regular routine, this guide is designed to keep prayer at the center of our lives.

Let’s commit to praying together - wherever we are - and believing that God moves powerfully when His people pray.

Pick up a paper copy at the Welcome Desk, or download a digital copy by clicking below.

Are you ready to join a team?

There are opportunities in your skill set, and we would love to help you find the right one!

Are you excited about helping students know their worth? Or maybe you’re super tech savvy? Maybe you’re skilled in construction? We want to meet you!

Find an overview of some opportunities here:

MUN BUS

We know that it can be so easy to miss out on attending church because of the inconveniences that arise as a student. In 2016 we realized that many of our students were seeking rides to and from MUN campus each Sunday, so we have been providing a bus to help students attend the 11 AM service ever since. 

This is a free transportation service for students/families/individuals who live near or on Memorial Campus.

Click the button below for details about stops and times

We are very pleased to share with you this episode of Heart Matters (aired on Sunday, November 23 on NTV), featuring our very own C4 Team & Conversation Cafe, as well as the talents of Brandon Lee Mullet and Ryan Achu.

Heart Matters is a locally produced television show, that shares musical talent from local NL communities as well as tremendous stories of faith and encouragement.

CONVERSATION CAFE

Want to improve your conversational English skills? We’re here to help!

Conversation Cafe takes place Online on Mondays and Thursdays from 7 PM - 8 PM and In Person on Wednesdays from 6:45 PM - 8 PM.

For more information or to sign up, please click below. Stay connected for future opportunities!

Our classes are now finished for the year. But both online and in-person will resume the week of January 12th.

C4 Bethesda Settlement Office

Our C4 Bethesda Settlement Office is open and accepting new clients!

Located at 57A Thorburn Road in St. John’s - we are dedicated to welcoming and supporting newcomers to Canada through various services including:

• Initial Settlement Support

• Conversational Language Training

• Employment Readiness Resources

• Parenting in a Canadian Context

• & More

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30AM-5:00PM NDT.

For more information or to request an appointment, contact our Settlement Office directly at admin.c4@bethesda.ca or 709-219-2513 or visit our website by clicking below.

Bethesda Kids (Ages 0-12)

Bethesda Kids Online is updated weekly on our Bethesda Kids Page with videos, activity sheets, and conversation starters.

Get text updates about opportunities for your child(ren), text: kids to (709) 701-3336.

Bethesda Kids provides a weekly email with opportunities and updates for your children. Click here to sign up.

City Tots (Ages 0-5)

This is a community-based playgroup for children birth-age 5 and their parents/caregivers happening bi-weekly on Wednesday mornings. You can find our dates, themes, and registration information via the button below.

City Tots is now finished for the summer. Please keep an eye out for our Fall dates.

Lytehouse Youth
(Ages 12-18+)

Students from grades 7-12+ join us for community and discipleship in-person on Fridays (Wednesdays for the months of July & August).

Details will be sent via text and posted on the LYM website.

Subscribe to text updates: Parents text Lytehouse to (709) 701-3336, Students text LYM to (709) 701-3336

Bethesda Young Adults (Ages 18-30ish)

Bethesda Young Adults is a growing community of students and young professionals. Bethesda YAs include students & young professionals (roughly those 18-30ish) from all over the world, doing life together in St. John's NL.

Text 'asyouare' to 709 701 3336 for event and opportunity updates!

Small Groups

Our Small Groups are connecting in person and online! This is the ideal time to host a small group with your friends, co-workers, roommates, etc.

If you'd like more information about how this might work, or to start a small group, we would love to help just let us know here or contact our Small Groups director at ralphcann@gmail.com

Conversation Cafe (EAL)

If you know of someone who would like to work on their conversational english skills, we’re happy to connect with them!

Conversation Cafe takes place Online on Mondays and Thursdays from 7-8 PM and In Person on Wednesdays from 6:45-8 PM.

For more information or to sign up, click below. Please stay connected for upcoming dates/opportunities.

Our classes are now finished for the year. But both online and in-person will resume the week of January 12th.

Prime Time People (50+)

This ministry serves mature adults who are seeking opportunities for connection. These monthly gatherings (the last Thursday of each month) are themed banquet meals with presentations and entertainment.

Tickets for each gathering go on sale the two Sundays prior in the church foyer.

Please Be Scent Aware

Please note that some individuals who attend our services and weekly programs have serious sensitivities to scented products.

We kindly ask that you consider choosing un-scented products where possible.

Thank you for your consideration for one another!

Thank you for worshipping through your giving. We are so thankful for every opportunity to bring hope to our community and impact lives for Christ. Your generosity makes this possible.

We have a variety of options for you to give while being socially distant, but if these are difficult for you, please call our office and we will assist you as best as possible.

If you're wondering why we give, we explain it here.