Our Mission
Is All About Knowing Jesus
And Making Jesus Known
In the Heart of Bethel and Beyond
URGENT NOTICE
Updated March 17, 2020
In an effort to keep our members safe and healthy during this time of uncertainly, our Bishop as made the decision to temporarily suspend Worship Service, small groups and church meetings for the next two weeks. This would mean that our next Worship Service would be April 5, 2020.
You can however view and listen to Pastor's Johns mini sermons videos by clicking on the links on the right side of this home page under announcements.
Greetings in the Name of Christ!
When you visit, you will be welcomed into a friendly, casual environment by people who are excited to see you join us for service. Folks tell us all the time that they are amazed how friendly our people are!
We want you to have an idea of what you can expect when you arrive. All you have to do from here is "come as you are" and find out more for yourself!
We Offer Multiple Service Times:
Blended Sunday Worship at 8:30 am
Traditional Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
Contemporary Worship Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 pm
Feel free to also join us at our sister church for Sunday Services at 11:30 am
Long Ridge UMC Church
201 Long Ridge Rd, Danbury, CT 06810
At our services, you can expect:
- Each service to last about an hour or so. 8:30 service is typically about 45 minutes.
- Thought provoking life relevant messages based on the Bible.
- Worship music that will touch your heart.
- Fun teaching for your children at our 10:00 am service.
- A warm and friendly time of fellowship after our 8:30 & 10:00 am service.
Our blended service offers various praise songs in a relaxed format lead by guitar and piano. Our traditional service offers hymns with our choir. Our Wednesday Night Live RECHARGE service offers upbeat contemporary music by our Praise Team as well as an exciting message different from our Sunday morning message.
Thanks for checking out our website and we hope to see you soon! If you would like to learn a little more about us, please browse through some of the links.
Peace to you,
Rev. John Parille
Senior Pastor
Church Office Hours are Tuesday to Friday,
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
BLAST is our South Campus Kids Church Program!
Kids meet at 10:00 am every Sunday!
Bethel, Connecticut 06801
Weekly Church News
During this COVID -19 crisis, we are doing our best to keep the church connected and informed. Here is a Newsletter that will help you know the latest updates on our church. Click on the link below.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/mychurchwebsite/c4875/chruch_news_march_27_2020.pdf
Connect with Pastor John's Podcast
Enjoy brief, pointed messages weekly on the Expect, Believe & Trust Podcast from Pastor John. These are short messages that will help you on your journey of faith. Click on the link below, listen on Podcast or other platforms, or simply scroll down and listen on your smartphone or computer. Enjoy!
Video Mini Sermon Series
Since we are not able to meet together, Pastor John has created messages which you can access with the attached links to a YouTube video. We pray these message will bring you some hope and spiritual direction during this crisis. We intend to have these 2 times per week.
Doubt
Finding Joy in Difficult Times
Worry
Fear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7AlBk3GMG0
Also, anyone who does not have access to a computer can now call in to listen to the two weekly messages can now do so at 10am Sunday (will be a play of the Friday message) and 7pm Wednesday (will be a play of the Tuesday message).
Listeners should call either 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-205-6099 (providing both numbers in case one has a problem/is busy/etc). When prompted, enter the meeting ID 113-104-770 and press #, then just press # again when asked for their participant ID.
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Weekly Devotional
Join us on Monday nights at 7:00 pm for on virtual smallgroups! Below is the link to the week devotional so you can follow along.
Brotherhood call (Mondays at 7pm, always the same numbers):
One tap mobile +19292056099,,339372303# US (New York) +13126266799,,339372303# US (Chicago)
From a normal phone: call 1-929-205-6099 or 1-312-626-6799, then enter passcode 339372303 and press #.
Sisterhood call (Mondays at 7pm, always the same numbers):
One tap mobile +19292056099,,780169624# US (New York) +13126266799,,780169624# US (Chicago)
From a normal phone: call 1-929-205-6099 or 1-312-626-6799, then enter passcode 780169624 and press #.
Link for Devotional
https://s3.amazonaws.com/mychurchwebsite/c4875/boc_soc_3_30_2020.pdf
