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
May 24th, 2026
Guest Minister: Rev. John Magisano
"Tongues, as of Fire"
"This week's Gospel reading (John 20:19-23) finds the disciples hiding in fear and grief, traumatized by the arrest, trial and crucifixion of their friend and teacher, Jesus. Despite the locked door, Jesus appears to them and says, "Peace be with you." He then shows them his wounds and breathes on them, demonstrating that he is not a ghost or an illusion, but an actual flesh and blood person. In the reading from the Book of Acts:2:1-21, the Holy Spirit comes in the form of "tongues, as of fire" and fills each of the disciples with the ability to speak and understand all the diverse languages of the pilgrims in Jerusalem for the festival of Shavuot.
These same disciples, who were paralyzed with grief and fear, are now empowered and fearless and speaking to the very people they were afraid of! This Pentecost Sunday, we will discuss our own grief, our fear, and how we turn these into power through the movement of the Holy Spirit. (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: Debbie Deane
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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