Welcome to Bethesda Presbyterian Church!

We are glad you have connected to us through our website. Our Mission: Love In Action! It’s that simple. At Bethesda Presbyterian Church, we believe prayerful action – as a church and in our daily lives - is the way of the gospel. Join us in our beautiful Sanctuary or on Zoom for our uniquely "big small church" experience!

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September 7: Is Jesus Preaching to Our Choir?

Our DC crisis rages - and Jesus continues toward Jerusalem. A large, curious crowd follows him - and he questions their commitment. How about ours? Luke 14:25-33

August 31: Habeas Corpus and the Kingdom of God

Jesus teaches us that it's our responsibility to "have the bodies" - especially, the most wounded bodies - before us, at the table. How do we make that happen? And how does that respond to our Chief Executive's present denial of habeas corpus?


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We Are Progressive:
"Love in Action"

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We are Passionate:
Welcome to Worship

We are Personal:
You are Welcome Here


Directions & Parking for Bethesda Presbyterian Church

 

GPS ADDRESS. Put in 5080 Wilson Lane to arrive at our Sanctuary bell tower door! We are located near Bethesda’s heart, one block from Old Georgetown Road.

IMPORTANT PARKING NOTES. Here are two good options: (1) spaces marked for the church at 7611 Clarendon Road, & (2) freebie parking at the Cordell-St. Elmo public garage two blocks away. There is limited street parking space Sunday mornings - due to the fabulous Bethesda Central Farmers Market next door and an AA meeting at The Del Ray Club on our church’s site.

WE ARE CONVENIENT TO THE BETHESDA METRO STATION (Red Line) - a 1/3 mile stroll! Zoom in on the map to the left. The Metro station is found in the middle of the word “Bethesda”. Saunter up Hwy 187/Old Georgetown Rd to Hwy 188/Wilson Lane - and take a left . We are then one block on the left, just past the Farmers Market.


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Our Sanctuary is Open every Saturday & Sunday, Noon-5:00 PM

Each weekend we keep this "vigil". You’re welcome to enter our beautiful Sanctuary to pray, meditate, and/or light a candle or two.


Our Church's 300th Anniversary!

Hank Levine of the Bethesda Historical Society passionately shares the tale of BPC's origins, its moves, its metamorphosis over three centuries of time.


Civil Rights Pilgrimage

Birmingham. Selma. Montgomery. Atlanta. What could three Black men and three White men - including Rev. Chuck, BPC’s Pastor - learn together over four days in October? Sponsored by Interwoven Congregations for Racial Justice and Healing.