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All Souls Bethlehem Church

Join us! Sunday morningS at 10:45 am.

We are the cozy house church at 566 East 7th Street (between Cortelyou and Ditmas) in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn. We have inhouse, and we also stream live to our FACEBOOK PAGE for those of you that cannot be with us in person www.facebook.com/groups/allsoulsbethlehem. We are an open and affirming community, we celebrate the worth and dignity of ALL God’s people and each person’s search for truth and meaning in a non-dogmatic and friendly atmosphere. We worship through music, prayer, communal joys and concerns, and dynamic sermons.

SUNDAY SERVICES:

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

January 4th, 2026
Guest Minister: Rev. Dr. Ruth Shaffer

"god is present"

"Brief summary of John 1: 1-14 God is Present

In the beginning was the Word. Before borders, before empires, before hierarchies, there was the Word.

And the Word became flesh. The Word lived among us. No longer an abstract concept, God came to know hunger, violence, poverty, grief.

Darkness did not overcome the light. Not then. Not now. (R.S.)"

Bio Dr. Rev. Ruth M. Shaffer

Originally from a small town in Pennsylvania, Dr. Rev. Shaffer has returned to the home of her youth, where she and Hennie, her calico overseer, enjoy the sunrises and sunsets.

Ruth maintains a parttime private practice as a Psychologist, specializing in PTSD. She provides pulpit supply on a regular basis at local churches.

Her son, a financial analyst and fitness guru, remained in New York, because, as he told her when he was 8, he’s a “city boy”. Ruth is, at heart, a simple county girl.

"You Don't Have to Believe to Belong and Be Loved in this Place"

Musician: Debbie Deane

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“Philosophy is written in this grand book, the universe, which stands continually open to our gaze. But the book cannot be understood unless one first learns to comprehend the language and read the letters in which it is composed."

Galilleo Galilei

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The Little House Church in BrooklYn

We are ASBC, the little house church in Brooklyn with a big heart, a sense of humor, and a passion for the sacred, the arts, and social justice. A multi-faith community, we are connected to the Unitarian Universalist Association, the United Church of Christ, and the Disciples of Christ.

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139)

We take God’s love seriously and ALL ARE WELCOME, no matter your race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, difference in ability, gender identification or non-identification, or sexual orientation.

"God is Still Speaking,”

Rooted in the Hebrew scriptures and the teachings of Jesus, we incorporate other faith traditions and the wisdom of prophetic voices from psychology, science, Womanist and Black Liberation Theology, Native American and earth centered spirituality. Experience ASBC’s blessed "Passing of the Peace" and our heartfelt sharing of joys and concerns followed by a pastoral prayer.

“The only thing better than singing
is more singing.” (Ella Fitzgerald)

And we love to sing! We enrich worship through musical diversity from traditional hymns and spirituals to blues, jazz, gospel, classical and contemporary music led by our own artists and professional guests.

“We come from the creator with creativity.” (Maya Angelou)

We honor the arts—music, painting, writing, photography, and film—as integral to spiritual expression and nourishment. Once a month, we host Movie Night. Other activities include a twice monthly Bible Study and a Game Night at a local café, as well as sponsored trips to museums, concerts and exhibits.

TikkuN Olam (Repairing the World)

These challenging times have lit a fire in our bellies for more action, activism, and aid. Recent initiatives include:

Member of the New Sanctuary Coalition
Collective Action for Puerto Rico
Safe climate for a better future
Food for the hungry in Times Square
Welcoming incoming Immigrants into our community
Close Rikers Island
Poor People's Campaign
Faith in New York initiatives on immigration and City Budget
GOTV Campaigns with Poor People's Campaign and Brooklyn Voter's Alliance
Interfaith Peace Walk Sponsored by Brooklyn Interfaith
The Bridge Multicultural Advocacy Project - Clothing Collection for the newer immigrants

Come Through our Door

Whatever it is you are looking for—reflection, connection, prayer, insight, a chance to slow down and breathe, or ways to repair the world, we invite you to come through the door. Get to know us. Stop by on Sunday for worship and a cup of coffee.

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