Worship in a Time of COVID

We are called to worship our Lord- we are called to gather together in God's presence- we are called to wisdom- and we are called to love our neighbor. In a time of pandemic, this means that we gather for worship in creative and myriad ways that allow each person to worship in way that is safe and meaningful for them. This is challenging for churches to navigate, and we take this responsibility very seriously. As we move into the fall, we also return to in-person worship in the sanctuary as one of those worship options. As you consider how you will best worship in this time, we invite you and welcome you to join us in any of these ways. Information is provided here to assist your participation, or you can contact the church office for assistance. Come, let us worship the Lord!!
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​1. IN-PERSON WORSHIP in the SANCTUARY

• Sunday mornings, beginning October 4, 2020 at 10:30 am
  
• To read about the safety protocols and requirements for this service, click here.
  
• To reserve seats for this service, click here (available beginning Monday mornings each week)

2. ONLINE WORSHIP via FACEBOOK LIVE

• In real-time Sunday mornings, beginning September 20 at 10:30 am
• Available after noon on Sundays and throughout the week to watch when you are able.
• To access the Facebook Live worship service click here (any time after 10:20 am on Sundays)

3. PRINTED WORSHIP MATERIALS 

• Mailed out Monday mornings with songs, prayers, readings, and the sermon text from Sunday to allow you to worship at home without technology. 
• To request receipt of worship materials through the mail, contact the church office. 

Welcome

Bethel Presbyterian Church has gathered as a community of faith, worshiping and serving in the South Hills of Pittsburgh since 1776.  We cherish our history and the ways God has led us in the past, we seek to be faithful in following God's plan for us in the present, and we look forward to the ways God will call us and use us in the years to come.  We believe that being Christ's church means living as the church in each moment of our lives- not just on Sunday mornings. As we gather to worship, to learn, and to grow in faith- and as we are sent into the community and world in service- we desire to live out the transforming work of Christ in our lives, and to share the hope we know with a world in need.  Here you will find a warm and genuine welcome and an authentic community of care. Look around and see where and how we are involved and join with us as we worship, grow, and serve together.  ​

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Coming Up

For the latest quarterly newsletter: click here
For the most recent READ THROUGH THE BIBLE packet: click ​here
For this month's READ THROUGH THE BIBLE list of readings: click here

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As an act of love and care for our members, our guests, and our community, we will observe the following restrictions and policies in this challenging time. As the situation changes, these policies and procedures will adjust in accordance with national, state, regional, CDC and DPW guidelines. 

• Financial needs continue during this time, and many have asked how they can best contribute pledges, offerings and special gifts while we are not meeting in person. Instructions for giving during the Coronavirus Crisis can be found here. 
• The church office and building are closed to activities, groups, and visitors. Staff members will be working from home as much as possible and will be happy to help you as best as they can from their home offices. You can reach them by email.​
• Worship services continue outside Saturday evenings at 6:30 pm and also online each week. Online services can be found under the "worship at home" tab.
• Childcare is now open under strict CDC guidelines and precautionary protocols. ​
• Meals on Wheels will continue to operate out of our building in order to care for our elderly neighbors in this time of need. Our custodial staff is working diligently with Meals on Wheels to assure proper cleaning and disinfecting of all areas.