ONLINE BULLETIN

Updated on February 27, 2026

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY (MARCH 8) IN-PERSON (9 OR 11 AM) OR ONLINE (11 AM).

OUR ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd AT 6 PM (TENTATIVELY). TO JOIN US, SIGN UP HERE.

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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: is available for children ages 3-Grade 6.
If you have yet to fill out the 2025/2026 Bethesda Kids Church Registration form for your child(ren), please find it here.

Nursery is available for children 0-3 years of age. Check in with our kids team when you arrive. Also visit our Bethesda Kids page for more details!

Teen Sunday School is available for Grades 7-9. For more information and to sign up, click here.

Translation from English to French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Portuguese and Swahili 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 in-person gathering. Connect with others and worship with us via Facebook, YouTube, or on our website.

 

EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Sunday, March 8th - 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)

  • Monday, March 9th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (more info)

  • Tuesday, March 10th - Worship & Prayer Gathering at 7 PM

    Wednesday, March 11th - Ladies Bible Study & Prayer at 10 AM

  • Wednesday, March 11th - Conversation Cafe In-Person at 6:45 PM (learn more)

  • Thursday, March 12th - CityKids Night Out at 6:30 PM (sign up)

  • Thursday, March 12th - Alpha at 7 PM (join us)

  • Thursday, March 12th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (more info)

  • Friday, March 13th - Lytehouse Youth, Grades 7-12+ at 7 PM (more info)

  • Sunday, March 15th - 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

  • Tuesday, March 17th - Bethesda Young Adults (learn more)

  • Sunday, March 22nd - Celebration of Multiculturalism Sunday at 9 & 11 AM (we need your help)

  • Sunday, March 22nd - Annual Business Meeting at 6 PM (note new date - tentative) (sign up)

  • Friday, April 3rd - Good Friday Gathering at 10 AM (join us)

  • Sunday, April 5th - Easter Sunday Worship Gatherings at 9 AM, 11 AM & 1 PM (learn more)

  • Sunday, April 12th - Water Baptism Sunday at 9 & 11 AM (sign up)

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.

To receive more information to your email inbox, please sign up for our weekly email newsletter here.

 
 

EASTER FOR EVERYONE

Easter changes everything.

Join us this Easter at Bethesda as we celebrate hope renewed, lives restored, and a Saviour who changes everything. Whether you’re coming with deep faith, honest questions, or simply looking for community, there is a place for you here.

Gather with us, worship with us, and experience the joy of resurrection hope together. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and your whole household.

For all the details about Easter at Bethesda, click below.

 
 

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATE

We are anticipating hosting our Annual Business Meeting on Sunday, March 22nd at 6:00 PM, tentatively.

Check-In will take place on Sunday, March 22nd between 5:30 PM-5:50 PM, so please plan on arriving during that time frame.
This will help ensure that we can begin promptly at 6:00 PM.

To help us prepare best, we encourage you to pre-register.

If you had previously registered for the March 8th or 15th and can still attend on March 22nd, your registration will carry over. If you had previously registered and can no longer attend, please cancel your registration.

To register, click on the button below.

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

 

Opportunities you don’t want to miss

CELEBRATION OF MULTICULTURALISM

We need your help!

We are looking forward to highlighting the cultural diversity of our church family on Sunday March 22nd (9 AM & 11 AM) at our annual Celebration of Multiculturalism Sunday.

To help us correctly identify the many countries represented at Bethesda Church, we invite you to fill out the form linked below.

Paper copies are available at the Welcome Desk in the foyer.

WORSHIP & PRAYER GATHERINGS

At the beginning of 2026, Pastor Bruce left us with a year-altering challenge - a question meant to shape how we step into this new year: What will you make of God in 2026?

If our belief is that God is bigger, it will shape our decisions. We won’t place limitations on Him, and we’ll live with greater boldness. We’ll remove barriers, repent where needed, and choose to live in freedom.

As we were reminded, we don’t need God to be bigger - we need a clearer view of who God already is. So join us by lifting our eyes, aligning our hearts, and seeking God in worship and prayer. Let’s journey through 2026 with a clearer view of God, together.

Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, March 10 & 24 at 7 PM
Tuesday, April 8 & 22 at 7 PM

CITYKIDS NIGHT OUT

CityKids Night Out is back!

Elementary Kids (Kindergarten - Gr. 6) are invited to a monthly CityKids 'Night Out' on Thursday, March 12th from 6:30-7:45 PM.

There will be games, music, snacks, a Bible Story, and of course - lots of prizes!

Please note that this ministry is not intended for pre-schoolers. If you are looking for opportunities for your pre-school children, consider joining us at CityTots Community Playgroup.

 

Alpha

Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith. Whether you're just checking it out, new to faith, or have been a Christian for a while, you are invited.

There are several sessions in the Alpha Film Series. Each session involves a video, followed by a discussion.

Our next Alpha Course begins on Thursday, March 12th at 7 PM. Click below to sign up.

 

EASTER JAM

We can’t wait to welcome you on Sunday, March 29th from 4-6 PM for a special Easter celebration designed just for kids and their families!

This free family event is all about experiencing Easter together - parents, guardians, and children side by side. Get ready for an afternoon packed with exciting games, upbeat music, big laughs, and hands-on fun that your kids will be talking about all the way home.

We’ll explore the Easter story in an engaging, kid-friendly way that brings hope and joy to life for the whole family.

And the fun doesn’t stop there! Stick around for our after-party featuring a creative family activity and delicious snacks for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to register below so we can prepare best!

This is a free Family Event for parents/guardians and their children to attend together. 

 

WATER BAPTISM SUNDAY

We are so excited to celebrate Easter season with Water Baptism on Sunday, April 12th at 9 & 11 AM!

Water baptism is a beautiful and powerful way to celebrate new life in Jesus. There is nothing we love more than cheering on those who are making the decision to go public with their faith and declare that they belong to Him.

If you’ve been thinking about taking this next step in your faith journey, this is the perfect time. We would be honoured to celebrate with you!

You can find all the details and next steps below. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

 

TEEN SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

We are now pleased to begin a class for Grades 7-9 in the 11am service this Sunday, March 1st!

In the same pattern as the ongoing 9am class, students will make their way to the teen classroom when the younger children are dismissed in the service.

We are taking this opportunity to begin the Alpha Youth Series with this group. You can learn more about that here.

If you will be joining us, please complete the simple sign up below.

 

BIBLE READING GUIDE

As we journey through our Grow Up sermon series, we’re leaning into the spiritual disciplines that help us grow upward - deeper in Christ, stronger in faith, and more unified as a church family. To help us take practical steps together, we’ve created a Bible Reading Guide that will lead us all the way to Easter.

By Easter Sunday, when we will have read all four Gospels, along with daily reflections on the spiritual disciplines as they are exemplified in God’s Word. Each week, you’ll read passages that highlight the importance of worship, Scripture, prayer, fasting, giving, fellowship, and serving.

This guide is designed to help us engage with God’s Word daily, build consistent rhythms of spiritual growth, and allow the Lord to shape us from the inside out. As we read the same passages together, we’re not just growing individually - we’re growing upward together as a church.

Get your digital copy by clicking below. Paper copies are available at the Welcome Desk on Sunday mornings.

 

Bethesda Kids Church Registration 2025/2026

Each school year we require a new registration form for every child that attends Bethesda Kids Church. This helps us keep our records accurate and up to date.

If you are a parent/guardian of a child/children that attends Bethesda Kids Church on Sundays, please take a moment to complete this annual online form - one per child.

Thank you for helping us create a safe and welcoming environment for all our kids!

 

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

 

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:

 
 

opportunities & events with c4 (COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & CONVERSATION CAFE)

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.

Registration is available for both our online and in-person classes at the link below.

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

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.

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Stay connected with everything happening at Conversation Cafe!

Make sure to follow our Facebook page to stay up to date on weather cancellations, schedule changes, and all the latest news. It’s the quickest and easiest way to know what’s happening and never miss an update.

Click follow and stay in the loop!

 

Church Ministries/Programs

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.

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.

 

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!

 
 

Grow Deeper

Weekly Email

Each week we send our subscribers an email about important dates, opportunities and more. We would love to share these with you and help you be informed on what opportunities are available for you and your family.

Prayer

We would love for you to join us in daily prayer with our Prayer Guide and during Worship & Prayer Gatherings. Click the button below to learn more about these opportunities.

 

Next Steps

There are many opportunities to grow deeper in faith at Bethesda. We would love to have a conversation with you about what those are.
Contact us, visit the next steps part of our website, and let's journey together.

 

Missions

The first Sunday of each month we acknowledge our continued effort to support missions at home and abroad, though partnerships with missionaries, churches, and projects through the PAONL.

We are pleased to provide a detailed list of the global workers who are being supported by your generosity here at Bethesda to the Missions Fund. You can find this list and additional information here.

 

Giving

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.

ONLINE GIVING PLATFORM

If you’d like information and an overview on our online giving platform, please take a moment to watch this short video.

You can see all the info about giving options at bethesda.ca/give

Thank you for loving, serving and giving through Bethesda! We trust that God will do great things in 2025!