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 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.
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. ​
SUNDAY SERVICES:
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
April 27th, 2025
Minister: Rev. Dr. Colleen Birchett
"the emmaus road: from political chaos to a warm spring"​
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"As with many biblical narratives, historians differ in their Testimates of when Jesus and His disciples took today’s walk from Jerusalem to Emmaus. It is said to have taken place within the immediate days following Jesus’ crucifixion, and within hours when his Body was discovered missing from his tomb. The story itself is said to have been compiled by an anonymous “Luke”, who is believed to have gotten his information from an “L” source of community believers, some time within the wake of the final destruction of the Jerusalem Temple. The story itself focuses on two seemingly lonely disciples, moving along a road from Jerusalem [less than half of a mile from Calvary, where Jesus was crucified], a “hot bed” of political chaos, to Emmaus, whose name is translated as a “warm spring”. In the midst of their journey, Jesus appears and administers Communion. What truths are embedded in this short story, for to us, and how do we apply them within the turbulence of our times?"
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BIO: Rev. Dr. Colleen Birchett is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. She has a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Instructional Design from the University of Michigan. She has served as a curriculum designer for such institutions as The Riverside Church in New York, Urban Ministries, The United Methodist Publishing House, and the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference. Her publications have been utilized in Bible Study and Church School programs throughout the United States, England, the Caribbean and parts of Africa. They include: Africans Who Shaped Our Faith (with Rev. Dr Jeremiah Wright), Family Ties: Restoring Unity in the African American Family and How to Help Hurting People. Currently, she works as an Assistant Professor, in the English Department, part-time at New York City College of Technology in New York.
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"You Don't Have to Believe to Belong and Be Loved in this Place"
Musician: Richard Harper
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 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:
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Member of the New Sanctuary Coalition
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Safe climate for a better future
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Food for the hungry in Times Square
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Welcoming incoming Immigrants into our community
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Close Rikers Island
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Poor People's Campaign
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Faith in New York initiatives on immigration and City Budget
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GOTV Campaigns with Poor People's Campaign and Brooklyn Voter's Alliance
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Interfaith Peace Walk Sponsored by Brooklyn Interfaith
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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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