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.

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!

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

Summer Prayer Guide

As summer unfolds and routines shift, we want to stay anchored in what matters most. That’s why we’re inviting our church family to walk together through a shared Summer Prayer Guide — a daily rhythm of prayer that keeps us connected to God and each other.

Whether you're on the go, slowing down, or somewhere in between, this guide is a way to center your days in prayer and unity with your church family. Let’s pray together this summer — from wherever we are — and watch what God will do.

We have also developed a resource titled Simple Tips to an Intentional Prayer Life for you to avail of. This practical aid walks through the practice of prayer in an easy-to-follow way—helping you build consistency, focus your heart, and stay rooted in God’s presence each day.

Get your copy of the Summer Prayer Guide and the Simple Tips to an Intentional Prayer Life by clicking below.

SUMMER SUNDAYS

We are happy to announce that we will continue gathering at our usual times all summer long!

You may notice that some elements—like coffee service, Bethesda Kids Church, or the livestream—may operate on a scaled back version week to week as we give our incredible volunteers space to enjoy their summer.

Thanks for your grace and flexibility as we worship together through the rhythm of of this season!

Events and Opportunities

• Sunday, July 13th - 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)

  • YA One Night at 6 PM

• Monday, July 14th - Church Office Closed

• Monday, July 14th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (learn more)

• Wednesday, July 16th - Conversation Cafe In-Person at 57A (Thorburn Road) at 6:45 PM (learn more)

• Wednesday, July 16th - Lytehouse Youth, Grades 7-12+ (more info)

• Sunday, July 20th - 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

• Sunday, July 20th - YB 2 Registration Deadline (register)

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.

YA One Night

Join us Sunday, July 13th at 6 PM for a Young Adult gathering including food, friends, worship and the word.

We’ll be hanging out beginning at 6 PM with some pre-service refreshments. Service will begin between 6:30-7:00 PM. And as always, we will end off the night with some delicious food together.

Come as you are!

LYTEHOUSE YOUTH WEDNESDAYS

New night, same LYM. Your summer just got a midweek upgrade!

For July + August, we’re moving from our regular Fridays to Wednesdays at 7:30PM (doors open at 7PM).

Stay connected with us through our weekly text message updates! We send out messages about our regular events, fun opportunities, registration deadlines, etc. so you are always in the loop!

If you are a student, text LYM to (709) 701-3336. If you are a parent/guardian, text Lytehouse to (709) 701-3336. You'll receive LYM updates as text messages to your mobile device.

SUMMER IN THE CITY foR YOUNG ADULTS

A collaborative summer experience brought to you by Bethesda YA, Elim YA, and Mosaic Campus Church!

This summer, we’re turning up the energy with a series of events designed just for young adults across the city. Whether you're looking to meet new people, deepen friendships, explore your faith, or just have a great time — you’re invited.

From chill hangouts and outdoor adventures to city-wide gatherings, Summer in the City is your chance to connect, belong, and make the most of the season. Everyone’s welcome! Don’t miss out. Come for the fun, stay for the community.

YOUTH BREAKAWAY

Youth Breakaway Camp is an annual 5-day (4 night) summer camp for teens, purposefully designed to provide opportunities for students to explore faith in an environment suited for spiritual growth and the development of meaningful relationships with peers and mentors, amidst all sorts of excitement.

Dates: 
Youth Breakaway II - Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22

YB 2 registration deadline is July 20 at a cost of $270.

For more details and to register for YB I or YB II, 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

C4 Bethesda Settlement Office is Now Open!

Our C4 Bethesda Settlement Office is now 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.

CONVERSATION CAFE

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

We are starting up again for the summer and we can’t wait to connect with you!

Please note the following details:

Online classes will be held on Mondays at 7 PM only for Intermediate/Advanced learners. Starting on Monday, July 7th until Monday, August 4th.

In-Person classes will be held on Wednesdays at 6:45 PM at the Bethesda Settlement Office on 57A Thorburn Road for Adults only! Starting on Wednesday July 9th - Wednesday August 6th.

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Anchor Academy, a growing Christian school, is expanding to meet the increasing demand for Christ-centered education. To accommodate more students, they’re renovating the new portable classrooms — which are spaces that will also be used outside school hours to support Bethesda’s growing ministry needs!

If you have experience in construction, electrical, flooring, painting—or just a willing heart and a pair of hands—this is a great way to put your faith into action. Volunteer opportunities are available during the day or in the evening, whatever works for your schedule.

Whether you can give a few hours or a full day, your help makes a real difference. If you're interested or want to learn more, email expansion@anchoracademynl.com

Let’s be part of what God is doing in our community!

Belairdirect Scholarship Program

 Belairdirect is offering 50 scholarships worth $1,000 each to eligible students completing high school in 2025 and beginning post-secondary education in the fall of 2025.

Qualifying children or grandchildren of members are eligible to apply and it is not necessary to be insured with Belairdirect for Home or Auto Insurance to make application. 

Deadline to apply is July 15, 2025.  For more information or to apply, click below.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES CONFERENCE

The Provincial Women’s Ministries Team is excited to announce their annual Women’s Ministries Conference taking place from September 12th-14th at Emmanuel Convention Centre in Lewisporte. Ministry guests include, worship leaders - Greg and Crystal Patey and speaker - Faith Eury Cho.

For Accommodations at ECC - the draw will take place on July 21st. This means applications must be received by July 18th.

For Regular Registration (not needing accommodations) - the deadline is September 5th. After this date, there will be onsite registration at the conference on the Friday, September 12th.

For more information and to register online, see below. If you would prefer a paper copy of the registration form, please visit our Welcome Desk or contact our church office.

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.

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 7-8 PM and In Person on Wednesdays from 6:45-8 PM.

We are following a new schedule for the summer months. Learn more by clicking below.

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.

Prime Time People Ministry is on pause for the rest of the summer. Monthly events will return in the Fall.

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.