Guest Ministers at ASBC

 

At All Souls Bethlehem Church, we are blessed to have a rotating roster of guest ministers associated with the United Church of Christ, the Unitarian Universalist Association, Disciples of Christ, the three denominations we are affiliated with, as well as other denominations and other faith traditions. We are open to hearing the word of God in many voices.

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(Alphabetically by first name) Abigail Hastings (UCC Lay Minister), Dr. Rev. Bill Nye (Minister Emeritus), Rev. Boon Lin Ngeo, Rev. Dr. Colleen Birchett, Rev. John Magisano, Kim Barra (UU/UCC Lay Minister), Konstantin Kulakov Master of Divinity, Raquel Irizarry Master of Divinity/Master of Science of Social Work, Rodney Hughes Master of Arts, Rev. Romall Smalls, Rev. Dr. Ruth Shaffer, Rev. Dr. Yvette Wilson-Barnes,  and others frequent the pulpit at ASBC. 

 

These guest ministers bring diverse perspectives to ASBC. Rooted in the Hebrew scriptures and the teachings of Jesus, they incorporate multiple faith traditions and the wisdom of prophetic voices from psychology, science, Womanist and Black Liberation Theology, Native American and earth centered spirituality. They lead us through a Sunday service, which includes liturgy, sacred readings, poetry, prayer, hymns, the "Passing of the Peace," and a heartfelt sharing of joys and concerns. Their sermons are always an illuminating highpoint. 

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With our ministers, we pray, we sing, we laugh and cry. We gather for reflection, music, insight, a chance to slow down and breathe, a connection with the sacred.

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Once a month, we celebrate the Christian tradition of Communion, open to all, as a ritual remembrance of our covenant that all are welcome at our table.

 

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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