SUNDAY WORSHIP GATHERINGS
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. Teen Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 13th.
Translation from English to French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Arabic and Swahili is provided weekly. If you’d like know about our translation options, learn more here.
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday, September 6th - Sunday Worship Gatherings at 9 & 11 AM
Tuesday, September 8th - Bethesda Young Adults Fall Start at 7 PM (learn more)
Friday, September 11th - Lytehouse Youth, Grades 7-12+ at 7 PM (more info)
Friday, September 11th - PAONL Pursuit Women's Conference (register)
Sunday, September 13th - Sunday Worship Gatherings at 9 & 11 AM or Online at 11 AM
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, September 14th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (more info)
Tuesday, September 15th - Worship & Prayer Gathering at 7 PM
Wednesday, September 16th - CityTots Community Playgroup Fall Start at 10 AM (rsvp)
Wednesday, September 16th - Ladies Bible Study & Prayer Fall Start at 10 AM
Wednesday, September 16th - Conversation Cafe In-Person Fall Start at 6:45 PM (learn more)
Thursday, September 17th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (more info)
Sunday, September 20th - Bethesda Young Adults Welcome Social at 12:30 PM (learn more)
Thursday, September 24th - Prime Time People (50+) at 5:30 PM
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.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
4 WEEK GIVING CHALLENGE EXTENDED!
The last 4 weeks have flown by! And our 4-Week Giving Challenge may be “officially” wrapped up, but we are extending the opportunity a little longer! We know summer schedules can mean travel, time away, and being out of the usual rhythm. So, as we enter this Fall season, we want to make sure everyone has another opportunity to be a part of this special challenge.
As we continue to invest in the future of Bethesda, we’re inviting our church family to join us in giving toward three important building projects: Parking Lot Repairs & Traffic Flow Improvements, Roof Repairs & HVAC System. These projects represent a significant investment in the future of our church and the ministry that happens here every week.
If you weren’t able to participate during the last 4 weeks, or you’re just getting back into your regular rhythm after the summer, there is still an opportunity to be part of it.
Thank you for being part of what God is doing at Bethesda and for helping us move forward together! As you give to these projects, please note “Building Fund” so that we can be sure your gift is allotted correctly.
To learn more about these projects, see below for our Mid-Year Giving Update from Pastor Bruce!
Opportunities you don’t want to miss
BETHESDA YOUNG ADULTS
BYA is back for the fall semester!
Bethesda Young Adults is kicking off a new season, and we’re excited to gather again. If you’re 18-30 and looking for real connection, meaningful conversations, and space to grow in your faith, this is for you.
Every other Tuesday, we’ll hang out, dig deeper, and build a community that goes beyond Sundays.
Whether you’re new to church, have been around for years, or are just curious, there’s a seat for you. Come for the community, stay for what God wants to do in this season.
📍 Tuesday, September 8
🕖 7 PM
📅 Bi-weekly Tuesdays
Learn more about Bethesda Young Adults below.
Worship & Prayer Gatherings
A new season brings new opportunities, new challenges, and new things to trust God for. As we look ahead to all that is coming this Fall, we want to make space to pause, worship, pray, and place it all in His hands.
We’re gathering with faith and expectation, believing that God is already at work and trusting Him for what He is going to do in our church, in our community, and in each of our lives.
Save the dates and join us!
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, September 15th
Tuesday, September 29th
Tuesday, October 13th
Tuesday, October 27th
CityTots Community Playgroup
CityTots is back and we can’t wait to welcome our little friends for another Fall of fun, friendship, and play!
CityTots is a FREE bi-weekly community playgroup for children from birth to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers. Each morning is filled with free play, circle time, crafts, snacks, and plenty of opportunities to connect. And, of course, we’ll have coffee ready for the grown-ups when you arrive!
Whether you’re a regular CityTots family or joining us for the first time, there’s always room for you. Come meet new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and enjoy a fun morning with your little ones.
SHARE YOUR STORY
At Bethesda, we believe you belong here - and your story matters.
There’s something powerful about sharing what God is doing in your life. Whether it’s through a message, a moment, or an experience in our community, your story has the ability to encourage, strengthen, and shape the lives and testimonies of others.
Would you consider taking the time to share yours with us? Click below to learn more. We’re so grateful to be part of what God is doing in and through you.
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!
MEMBERSHIP AT BETHESDA
Church membership is a meaningful step of commitment to a local church family.
Practically, it allows you to participate in important decisions by voting in our Annual Business Meeting on matters that affect the overall direction of our church.
But even more than that, membership is a deeper step into community — it’s choosing to belong, to be known, and to walk alongside others in faith.
To learn more about the official membership process at Bethesda, click 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
PAONL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
The PAONL Pursuit Women's Conference is returning September 11-13, 2026, at the Emmanuel Convention Centre.
Join women from across Newfoundland & Labrador for a weekend of worship, biblical teaching, and encouragement as we pursue Christ together. This year, the team is pleased to welcome speaker Tricia Gibb Lane and worship leader Courtney O'Reilly.
Registration is available below or onsite.
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!
Fall Session begins the week of Monday, September 14th. Registration is now open!
Monday, September 14th at 7 PM - Conversation Cafe Online Intermediate/Advanced
Wednesday, September 16th at 6:45–8:00 PM - Conversation Cafe In-Person
Thursday, September 17th at 7 PM - Conversation Cafe Online for Spanish Speakers
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.
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!