Bethesda United Church-Christ
Bethesda, Maryland
Contact & Location for Bethesda United Church-Christ
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Service Times for Bethesda United Church-Christ
Sunday 10:30 AM
Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Service length
About 75 minutes
What their website says
typically lasting about 60-75 minutes.
Coffee
Coffee is available
Wheelchair accessible
Leadership
Michael Streib
Pastor
What their website says
Michael Streib Pastor
Programs & Ministries at Bethesda United Church-Christ
About Bethesda United Church-Christ
Bethesda United Church of Christ is a progressive, inclusive United Church of Christ community located in Bethesda, Maryland. The congregation gathers each Sunday morning for worship lasting approximately 90 minutes, featuring music, prayer, regular communion, and sermons connecting faith to everyday life. BUCC explicitly welcomes LGBTQ+ individuals and people of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity as central to its identity. Beyond Sunday worship, the church is active in community outreach through meal programs, toy drives, and school supply initiatives. The church offers both in-person and virtual worship options, with accessible facilities including on-site parking, one-level building design, and closed captioning in the sanctuary. Visitors are invited to stay for fellowship and snacks after services and explore various community groups and spiritual growth opportunities.
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Serving the community
Thanksgiving Dinner
Meals
What their website says
annually provides Thanksgiving Dinner for families in need
Sunday dinners for shelter residents
Meals
What their website says
BUCC provides Sunday dinners for shelter residents several other times during the year.
School Supply Drive
Food pantry
What their website says
we collected backpacks, composition books, writing supplies
Mitten Tree
Clothing
What their website says
covers a Christmas tree with gloves, hats, scarves, and other warm apparel
Christmas Toys and Gifts
What their website says
Toys and presents are collected annually each December
Find similar support nearby
Other churches in Bethesda that list the same ministries.
Building & facilities
Hosts weddings
What their website says
Our minister will be happy to talk with couples who wish to be married at Bethesda UCC.
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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