New Haven
Connecticut
Bethesda Lutheran Church
About Bethesda:
Bethesda Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is a community of God’s baptized people gathered, called and empowered by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ throughout greater New Haven. Centered in the grace of the Word and Sacrament received in our worship life, we commit ourselves to be a hospitable community, which nurtures learning and growth in faith and service. Through our life together we are encouraged and strengthened to offer our finest gifts as a daily witness to God’s reconciling love in Christ.
Bethesda’s Statement of Focus
Centered in Christ,
Bethesda Builds Community and Serves Others
- We worship God with hearts, hands, minds and voices; and we are generous
- We honor the Christ in all, from newborn children to elders, from all backgrounds and identities
- We serve our neighbors, prompted by the Holy Spirit, partnering with local congregations, non-profits, Church-wide organizations, and the global community
Recent News
Bethesda Lutheran Church News - January 14, 2024
January 14, 2024 Time After Epiphany Lectionary 2 Worship at 9:30 am Presiding Minister: Rev Kari Henkelmann Keyl Preacher: Deacon Jeff Hazewinkel Assisting Minister: Elaine Ramshaw Organist and Choir Director: Isaac Lee with Bethesda Choir…
Read More »Bethesda Lutheran Church eNews January 7, 2024
January 7, 2024 Baptism of Our Lord Worship at 9:30 am Presiding Minister: Pastor Tim Keyl Assisting Minister: Blair Goodlin Organist and Choir Director: Mark Brombaug, with Bethesda Choir Lectors: Richard Ford & Dianne Witte Altar…
Read More »Bethesda Lutheran Church News - December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023 First Sunday of Christmas Worship at 9:30 am Presiding Minister: Pastor Tim Keyl Assisting Minister: Deacon Jeff Hazewinkel Organist & Music Director: Kathryn Nichols Lectors: Adam and Jack Marchand Altar Guild: Lee…
Read More »Bethesda Lutheran Church News - December 24, 2023
December 24, 2023 Fourth Sunday of Advent Worship at 9:30 am Presiding Minister: Pastor Tim Keyl Assisting Minister: Blair Goodlin Organist & Music Director: Isaac Lee Lectors: Liz Harnett & Kari Henkelmann Keyl …
Read More »Bethesda Lutheran Church eNews - December 17, 2023
December 17, 2023 Third Sunday of Advent Worship at 9:30 am Followed by Fellowship and Learning Hour Presiding Minister: Pastor Tim Keyl Assisting Minister: Jeff Hazenwinkel Organist & Music Director: Isaac Lee Lectors: Veronica…
Read More »Bethesda Lutheran Church News - December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023 Second Sunday of Advent Worship at 9:30 am Followed by Fellowship and Learning Hour Presiding Minister: Pastor Tim Keyl Assisting Minister: Chris Wigren Organist & Music Director: Isaac Lee Lectors: Clarissa Wylie…
Read More »Bethesda Lutheran Church News - December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023 First Sunday of Advent Worship at 9:30 am Followed by Congregational Meeting and Intergenerational Pot-Luck and Crafts Presiding Minister: Pastor Tim Keyl Assisting Minister: Priscilla Melendez Organist & Music Director: Isaac…
Read More »Bethesda Lutheran Church News - November 24, 2023
This Week at Bethesd From the Pastor Anticipating Advent Come, Lord Jesus, Be our Guest, and let these gifts to us be blessed. Blessed be God, who is our bread; may all the world be clothed and fed. I urge you to make it a good Advent. Do…
Read More »Bethesda Lutheran Church News - November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023 Stewardship Sunday Fall Worship at 9:30 am Followed by Fellowship and Learning Hour Presiding Minister: Pastor Tim Keyl Assisting Minister: Blair Goodlin Organist & Music…
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