Welcome to Bethel!
We are a strong, progressive faith community
located in White Salmon, Washington.
We look forward to connecting in person and
catching the Spirit together.
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Bethel Weekly Calendar
March 8, 2021 *Means this event is held on Zoom; email pastorlaura@bethelwhitesalmon.org for links. Thursday, March 11th Flash Mob Celebration of Climate Resolution 11 am @ White Salmon United Methodist Church This is a flash event, just 10 - 15 minutes of witnessing our vision for a sustainable planet. We will be joining with hundreds of actions across the world to show that people of faith want bold solutions on climate change! We will calling for climate justice, an end to fossil fuels and deforestation, and a renewable future for all. Beyond White Privilege: Steps Towards Liberation 6:30-8 pm* More information provided below. If you would like to be on an email list about future offerings of this kind, please reach out to Pastor Laura Sunday, March 14th Worship 10 am* "One Great Hour of Sharing" UCC Special Offering Rev. Laura Robinson Preaching Music: Tim Mayer Deacon: Marcie Heald Tech Support: John Wendell Join us from 2-3 pm on Sunday, March 14th on the Bethel front lawn to celebrate two beloved Bethel couples: Judy & Rick Davis and Marcie & Chris Heald as they both celebrate 50 years of marriage. 100 years collectively calls for cake! Past Worship Recordings: March 7, 2021 Click Here for Recording Access Code: Lent@Bethel2021 February 28, 2021 Click Here for Recording Access Code: Lent2021! Beyond White Privilege: Steps Toward Liberation “If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” - Lilla Watson, Aboriginal activist, educator, and artist This new and timely adult education series will be facilitated by Pastor Vicky from Riverside and Pastor Laura from Bethel UCC. Together, we will explore the next steps in our anti-racism work. After we begin to “wake up” what comes next? How does the trauma of racism live in our bodies? How does it trap all of us in systems of spiritual dis-ease and oppression? What steps might we take to bring healing and reconciliation to our lives, neighborhoods, communities and nation? The series is designed to build from the “White Privilege: Let’s Talk” series offered last summer. You are welcome to participate if you were part of the earlier series or if this your first time engaging the topic. We will meet via Zoom on six consecutive Thursday evenings, from 6:30 - 8 pm starting February 18th. Questions? Contact Pastor Laura. |
Welcome
We’re glad you have found your way to us! If you’re looking for a church to call home, we’re a church where you can come just as you are. We’re a church that loves spiritual exploration and adventure, and values living out our faith in making our community more welcoming, just, and connected. When you’re at Bethel, you don’t need to believe one specific, one-size-fits all faith to belong—we love being on our own spiritual journeys together. We’re grounded in the Christian tradition, but we are passionate about drawing on many sources of wisdom that inform how we live our lives today. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. Our worship and life together as a church is full of laughter as well as tears. At our core, we believe that faith community offers something vital for our lives and for our wider communities. Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your path, you are welcome here. We look forward to meeting you! Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ
Open, Affirming and Accepting of All God’s People Pastor Laura Robinson pastorlaura@bethelwhitesalmon.org Pastor Office Hours Sun & Tues 12-2 pm or by appointment Church Office Hours: 11:00 to 3:00 Tuesday and Thursday *The church building is open! Please limit visits and observe COVID safety guidelines* Phone: (509) 493-1747 office@bethelwhitesalmon.org Mailing Address: PO Box 219, White Salmon, WA 98672 We are located at 480 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon Our parking lot entry is on Pioneer Place, north of Jewett between NE Grandview and Center Place To make a one-time donation or set up regular contributions to the Bethel Community, please use the donate button below. We're so grateful for your support of Bethel's ministry. Whether it's to our Children's Climate Fund, our general operating budget, or the larger UCC, we pledge to use your contributions for more love, more justice, and more hope in the world!
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We pray that as you make your way in this world,
you will feel the Loving & Disruptive Spirit of God with you every day and always.
you will feel the Loving & Disruptive Spirit of God with you every day and always.