Welcome
Bethlehem’s Downtown Campus is on the eastern edge of downtown Minneapolis, about two blocks southeast of the US Bank Stadium. If you’re coming on I-94 W from St. Paul, our main parking lot is immediately off the 7th Street exit. (See all parking options.) Just inside the main entrance is a Welcome Desk staffed to help you with any questions you may have. We would be delighted to connect with you!
Look for this symbol throughout the website to find classes and events specific to our Downtown Campus.
What to Expect
We are eager for you to join us for a worship service! Our weekly gatherings are characterized by an eagerness to encounter the living God together in the context of prayer, singing, the preaching of the God’s word, and fellowship with each other.
The content of the gospel shapes our services. Each week, as we gather for corporate worship, we celebrate the gospel of Jesus Christ with a four-fold order of service: 1) God is holy, 2) We are sinful, 3) Jesus saves, and 4) Jesus sends. Through Scripture reading, prayer, and singing, we rehearse this gospel and confess the unsurpassable worth of Jesus Christ. We then continue in worship as we hear God’s word through preaching. See our Preaching Schedule.
- Information about our church is available at the Welcome Desk outside the Sanctuary. Stop by to ask a question or pick up printed materials.
- Nursery care is available during worship services for children ages birth–3 years.
- Sunday School classes meet at 9am or 11am. Some classes for adults meet year-round. Classes for children and youth are offered during the school year.
- Spanish speakers are invited hear a translation of the sermon in Spanish on Sundays at 9am. Headsets are available at the Welcome Desk, and a livestream translation is available online. Learn about our Hispanic Ministry.
- Preview this weekend’s Orders of Worship.
- Preview a map of the Downtown Campus.
Ministries
Sunday and midweek ministries encourage believers of all ages in their walk with God and strengthen our church body to “grow so that it builds itself up in love” (Ephesians 4:16).
We welcome children ages birth–3 years to be cared for during worship services and special events. A team of caregivers leads children in age-appropriate playtime, shares God-centered stories and songs, and prays for each child. We are eager to partner with parents as we announce births & adoptions, host Child Dedication Services, and provide nursery care in hopes that even the littles ones among us will have a firm foundation for loving Jesus. In our programs for children in preschool and the elementary grades, we seek to point the next generation to find their joy in Jesus, to be students of God’s word, and to connect in the local church. We are eager to serve children and families through ... In Sunday School classes at 9am & 11am, a team of worship leaders, teachers, and small group leaders guide children in a variety of activities, encouraging them in the knowledge of Christ and his word. Through times of teaching and fellowship, we seek to lead Middle School students (Grades 6–8) to learn from God’s word, build relationships with one another, and connect to the local church. We seek to shepherd students through teaching, worship, and small group interaction in ... We aim to support and equip parents as they, by God’s grace, train their children’s hearts toward maturity in Jesus Christ. Through each facet of our ministry, we seek to point students to Jesus and an ever-increasing delight and maturity in him. Through times of teaching and fellowship, we seek to lead High School students (Grades 9–12) to learn from God’s word, build relationships with one another, and connect to the local church. We seek to shepherd students through teaching, worship, and small group interaction in ... We aim to support and equip parents as they, by God’s grace, train their children’s hearts toward maturity in Jesus Christ. Through each facet of our ministry, we seek to point students to Jesus and an ever-increasing delight and maturity in him. Bethlehem’s college ministry, Campus Outreach Minneapolis, ministers to students at four local colleges and universities. Through evangelism and discipleship, we aim to reach students with the gospel so that they leave college as mature followers of Christ with a commitment to the Great Commission. We have full-time Campus Outreach staff teams that minister to students on four metro-area campuses: CONTACT STAFF MINISTERING ON THESE CAMPUSES Learn more about Campus Outreach at Bethlehem. Campus Outreach Minneapolis [email protected] Phone: 612-217-2661 We desire to lead women to embrace the great assurance and hope of their identity in Jesus Christ and to claim and enjoy satisfaction in him. We treasure Christ together through prayer, study and application of the Word, fellowship, and serving one another. We are committed to raising up women who exemplify biblical womanhood to the glory of God. With the goal of helping our men treasure Jesus Christ above everything and grow together in him, we plan gatherings for men to be personally enriched and to strengthen the home, marriage, and family. Our guiding values are devotion to God, taking initiative, accepting responsibility, leading courageously, and adopting an eternal perspective. Our ministry to seniors is about coming together to celebrate the word of God, pray for one another, fellowship together, engage in the support missions, and finish well. We’d love to hear from you if you have a prayer request, would like to talk, or wish to set up a visit. Let us know if you have any questions related to our senior adult ministry! To connect, contact Keith Anderson (612-751-1446). Meetups help you connect with your Bethlehem neighbors. This summer, Meetups throughout the Twin Cities area will gather in a neighborhood near you. A Meetup is a simple shared meal in one of the homes of your Bethlehem neighbors. It's a chance to do as the church has always done—breaking bread in our homes and receiving our food with glad and generous hearts. We aim to employ a variety of musical forms and expressions from both the past and the present. For more on our vision, read our Philosophy of Worship and learn about What Unites Us in Worship. Worship teams help lead our congregation in corporate worship and are composed of piano, keyboard, bass, drums, acoustic and electric guitars, strings, and vocalists. We also occasionally feature solo instruments, such as French Horn or flute. We look for team members who delight in the Lord, humbly steward their musical talents, and encourage each other. If you are interested in serving with the Downtown Worship Worship Team, please contact us. The adult choir has the opportunity to sing in weekend services and for special events several times throughout the year. We welcome new choir members (ages 16 & above) at any time during the choir season. Learn more about joining the choir. Youth choirs typically sing 2–5 times a year in worship services and for special events. During rehearsal times, children learn principles of biblical worship and the rudiments of music and singing. Small ensembles play 4-5 times throughout the year for special services. Players with at least a high school-level of playing ability are invited to audition. Contact Krista Smith for more information. We support and encourage the inclusion of people with disabilities and special needs in the life and work of the church, including worship services, Sunday School for children & youth, and special events for families affected by disability. Read more about our vision for the Disability & Special Needs ministry. ways to connect and find support If your child needs a one-on-one aide in Nursery or Sunday School, it is helpful if you let us know you will be coming. Please fill out a Family Registration Form and a Student/Child Information Form. These forms are required for placement with a one-on-one aide. We ask that you plan to come to class with your child until an aide has been placed. Opportunities abound in our Downtown Campus context to reach out in our community. Opportunities include: The Downtown Campus Deacon Ministry exists to assist members and friends of Bethlehem whose circumstances demand more assistance than their existing conditions and community can provide. In these scenarios, Deacons will strive to work alongside existing support structures in order to facilitate cooperative care. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please fill out the survey below and allow us to consider how our Deacon Ministry may be able to help.NurseryNursery - Downtown
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