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.

FORWARD OFFERING SUNDAY

This Sunday is Forward Offering Sunday! 

In this season of anticipation, we are prayerfully considering our next steps, God’s direction, and blessing. One faith step as we prepare for our future is in giving to our future through the Forward Offering Fund.

To learn about why we give at Bethesda or to give to the Forward Offering, visit bethesda.ca/give

Events and Opportunities

• Sunday, June 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)

• Monday, June 16th - VBS Decorating Night at 6:30 PM (join the team)

• Tuesday, June 17th - Worship & Prayer Gathering at 7 PM

• Wednesday, June 18th - LYM School’s Out Event at 5 PM

• Friday, June 20th - VBS Decorating Night at 6:30 PM (join the team)

• Sunday, June 22nd - 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

• Monday, June 23rd - Thursday, June 26th - Elementary VBS (learn more)

• Saturday, June 21st - VBS Decorating at 10 AM, 1:30 PM & 6:30 PM (join the team)

• Friday, June 27 - VBS Family Experience at 6:30 PM (join us)

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.

SCHOOL’S OUT EVENT

We're welcoming Summer and saying 'see ya!' to the school year with a parking lot party with our bffs!

Students Grades 6-12 are welcome to join us for a great time with bouncy castles, soda bar, cotton candy, prizes, and more!

See you all on Wednesday, June 18th from 5-7 PM.

WORSHIP & PRAYER GATHERINGS

Join us for some powerful evenings of worship and prayer as we seek God’s presence together. These special gatherings are designed to uplift your spirit, deepen your faith, and strengthen our community.

Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, June 17 at 7 PM

Whether you’ve been with us for years or are visiting for the first time, you are welcome! Come expectant and ready to encounter God in a meaningful way. We can’t wait to worship with you!

VBS

We’re so excited for this year’s Live It Out VBS! Registrations for Elementary VBS and Family Experience are now OPEN!

Imagine a week where kids not only hear about Jesus’ love but also learn to express that love through their actions - praying, loving, serving, forgiving and showing simple acts of kindness!

Join us for VBS 2025 as we learn to live it out and show others that our actions truly do speak louder than words!

To register and for all the details, click below.

Kids Rock Camp

CAMP #1: July 29-July 31 (Tues-Thurs)

Students in grades 4-6 are invited to join us for a classic camp experience. They'll join chaperones from their church group for worship, camp activities and diving into God's Word. These preteens will enjoy 2 nights of Kids Rock Camp, especially for them. Children will register with Bethesda Kids and attend Kids Rock Camp accompanied by chaperones.

CAMP #2: August 1-3 (Fri-Sun)

We are inviting parents and guardians to join their K-3 students for an awesome, family-style camp. Kids and their families will enjoy age-appropriate worship, fun camp activities and hands-on ways to hear from God's Word. Parents/Guardians attend with their children.

Both camps will take place at Emmanuel Convention Centre in Lewisporte. And the registration deadline is July 4th. For more information and to register, click below.

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 I - Monday, June 30 - Friday, July 4
Youth Breakaway II - Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22

YB 1 registration is now closed.

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.

VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

It takes a large group of volunteers to make VBS happen! From setting up the building, to preparing snacks and crafts, to leading small groups and stations - the opportunities to serve are endless!

If you are interested in volunteering, fill out the volunteer sign up below and let us know when you are available.

Consider joining us at one or more of our upcoming VBS Decorating Parties!

• Monday, June 16th at 6:30 PM

• Friday, June 20th at 6:30 PM

• Saturday, June 21st at 10 AM, 1:30 PM & 6:30 PM

If you have not already gone through the volunteer process, please begin by filling out our volunteer application.

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.

cross cultural parenting workshop

Join us for a morning of connection and conversation about Parents’ Responses to Bullying in a Canadian context.

Saturday June 14, 2025
9:15 AM - 12:30 PM NDT

There are several ways you can join:

• In-Person at the C4 Bethesda Settlement Office - 57A Thorburn Road, St. John’s

• In-Person in Gander, Corner Brook or Happy Valley-Goose Bay - live streamed from St. John’s

• Online via Zoom - the link will be sent out by email after registration is completed

Sign up to join us by clicking the button below.

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.

All of our classes are now paused for the month of June. More details coming soon on summer dates!

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

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.

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.

FAMILY CAMP

Happening July 13-20 at Emmanuel Conversation Centre in Lewisporte.

Please find all the details and the registration form below.

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

All of our classes are paused for the month of June. More details coming soon on summer dates!

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.