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.
SUNDAY SERVICES:
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
August 30th, 2026
Guest Minister: Rev. John Magisano
"Here I Am"
"In this week's Scripture passages, we encounter God speaking to Moses through the burning bush and Moses arguing that he can't do the task God has given him (Exodus 3:1-15), and Jesus declaring that to follow him, "let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." A common theme here is that both Moses and Peter do not believe that they are capable of the things required of them. When faced with a daunting task, we often have the same response; we argue, avoid, procrastinate. Trust in God and in ourselves doesn't always come quickly. It's a process. But if we leave the door open, even a little bit, our trust, our faith will grow to meet the task at hand. This Sunday we will explore our responses to God's call in our lives, the slow, the quick, and the right-on-time. (J.M.)"
Rev. John Magisano has been an ordained minister in the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches for the past 25 years. Now retired, he attends All Souls Bethlehem Church in Brooklyn and provides pulpit supply at various churches. He previously served churches in New York City and Hartford, CT. He lives in Flatbush, Brooklyn with his husband and two furkids, Fergus and Wolfie. He is a graduate of the Guild for Spiritual Guidance and has certification in organizational development from the NTL Institute,and earned his Master of Divinity at New York Theological Seminary in 1999. He is also a longtime social justice and LGBTQ advocate.
"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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