Welcome to

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 STARTED IN-HOUSE SERVICES AGAIN! And we are continuing to 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.

COMMEMORATING THOSE LOST TO THE PANDEMIC AND CELEBRATING THEIR LIVES

Oritt Stephen Everett was born on October 22, 1927 in La Ceiba, Honduras died of Covid April 9th 2020, Aida Mercedes Suazo Everett was born on October 29, 1927 in Santo Domingo died because of Covid April 20, 2020. Parents and grandparents to congregants at ASBC. To learn more about them go to our "History Page." and view quilt squares created in their honor for the National Covid Quilt, created by Denise Lassen.

Times are tough and we are

a shelter

in the storm.

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 raucous and fun "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. At ASBC, we present two monthly “open mics,” to which the public is invited to share their music and poetry. 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 at 42nd Street with Faith in NY
Raise the Age
Close Rikers Island
Supporting New York Nurses Association for Better Work Conditions
Poor People's Campaign
Co-Sponsor for "Why the 2020 Census Matters" Forum
Help for those struggling with poverty and mental illness

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.

About

Sunday services:

10:45am-12:00Pm

Sunday Service on May 28th, 2023 will be from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT.

Rev. Boon Lin Ngeo will lead worship

"Faith is to Live "Dangerously!"

"What is faith? What is courage? As the scripture says, we must show our faith by our deeds. Faith without actions is meaningless. Courage is taking the initiative to change. Courage is not without fear. Courage is in spite of all fears, we insist on doing the right things. As people of faith, we live courageously. Courageous living is to live in insecurity, it is to live in love and trust. It is to live in the unknown, leaving the past and allowing the future to be. Faith is living “dangerously! (B.L.N)"

Rev. Dr. Boon Lin Ngeo was born and raised in Malaysia. He was an award-winning journalist before he came to the United States in 1997. He currently teaches at Hunter College- CUNY. He has published extensively in the Chinese language since 1999, and is the author of more than 40 books. He is the first openly gay minister in his native country Malaysia, and the first openly gay minister who holds a doctoral degree in theology in Asia. Rev. Dr. Boon is one of the most sought-after speakers in LGBTI Chinese communities in Asia, such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia. He is instrumental in building many LGBTI Christian fellowships and churches in Asia. His activism in Asia has been reported by CNN and the New York Times.

Debbie Deane will provide the music.

Services are continuing to be broadcast live from the sanctuary on to our Facebook page.

www.facebook.com/groups/allsoulsbethlehem

Come and Join us for Worship

"You Do Not Need to Believe to Belong and Be Loved in this Place."