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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

July 6th, 2025
Guest Minister: Raquel Irizarry

"letting go of our chains"

"There are chains that bind our hand and feet, but the most insidious and damaging are the chains we have inside ourselves. Let us explore our becoming free as we reflect on the scripture reading Acts 12 (R.I.)."

Raquel Irizarry is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary and Columbia School of Social Work. She is an activist, a writer, a guest minister, as well as lead facilitator of a Brain Training program for adults with early to mid-stage memory loss. She is currently a member of both the UCC Metro Association Board of Directors and their Social Justice Committee, and is a member of the NYS/NYC Coordinating Committees for the Poor People's Campaign (A National Call for Moral Revival). She is also a long-time member and the Council President of All Souls Bethlehem Church in Brooklyn. Raquel loves/does photography, sings a little, and is a believer in the power of God's Love.

"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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