Bethel Congregational Church UCC
Ontario CA
91762-3222
Who we are
No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. Jesus didn't turn away people, neither do we.
In 2012, we celebrated 127 years in downtown Ontario, and rededicated our 100-year-old building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an all-Beethoven Concert by the Southland Symphony Orchestra. Now, in 2021 - we celebrate 136 years of ministry!
We are a progressive church open to new ideas. If you have been looking for a church and have not found the perfect one, come help us turn Bethel into that church you have been looking for.
We are united by our radical welcome, not any tests of faith.
We are an "Open and Affirming" congregation of the United Church of Christ. Our Open and Affirming Statement is :
"We declare ourselves to be open and affirming. With God's grace, we seek to be a congregation that includes all persons, embracing differences of sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, mental and physical ability, as well as racial, ethnic, or social-economic background. We welcome all to share in the life and leadership, ministry, and fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities and blessings of participation in our congregation."
We have a long history in Ontario California. Bethel Congregational was incorporated back in 1885. Our current building, the gothic revival stone castle-looking building was dedicated in 1913. It remains a landmark at the corner of Euclid and F Street. We may look imposing and traditional from the outside, but inside you will find a welcoming congregation who is quite liberal in our theology.
At Bethel, we believe that religion doesn't have to be opposed to intellect. We are a church that encourages you to engage your mind as well as your faith.
We recently were able to recover our 1985 Commemorative Booklet. There are many interesting facts and photos, so we have made it available in digital form.
Bethel History Booklet 1985 link to pdf: https://betheluccontario.org/files/515665/bethel-history-1985-booklet-reduced-file.pdf
Bethel United Church of Christ is a small and growing church in downtown Ontario, California. We are more than 125 years young. Every member is a minister and any dream you have for the church can be a reality at Bethel. We say "yes"!
Want to make a difference? This is the place!
Where do you want to go today?
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In 2012, we celebrated 127 years in downtown Ontario, and rededicated our 100-year-old building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an all-Beethoven Concert by the Southland Symphony Orchestra. Now, in 2021 - we celebrate 136 years of ministry!
We are a progressive church open to new ideas. If you have been looking for a church and have not found the perfect one, come help us turn Bethel into that church you have been looking for.
We are united by our radical welcome, not any tests of faith.
We are an "Open and Affirming" congregation of the United Church of Christ. Our Open and Affirming Statement is :
"We declare ourselves to be open and affirming. With God's grace, we seek to be a congregation that includes all persons, embracing differences of sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, mental and physical ability, as well as racial, ethnic, or social-economic background. We welcome all to share in the life and leadership, ministry, and fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities and blessings of participation in our congregation."
At Bethel, we believe that religion doesn't have to be opposed to intellect. We are a church that encourages you to engage your mind as well as your faith.
We recently were able to recover our 1985 Commemorative Booklet. There are many interesting facts and photos, so we have made it available in digital form.
Bethel History Booklet 1985 link to pdf: https://betheluccontario.org/files/515665/bethel-history-1985-booklet-reduced-file.pdf
Bethel United Church of Christ is a small and growing church in downtown Ontario, California. We are more than 125 years young. Every member is a minister and any dream you have for the church can be a reality at Bethel. We say "yes"!
Want to make a difference? This is the place!
Where do you want to go today?
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Location of worship
536 N Euclid Ave
Ontario,
CA
91762-3222
United States
Phone: 909-984-9111
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Church Pastor
Pastor
611 W El Morado Ct
Ontario,
CA
91762
United States
Phone: 909-232-9205
Click here to contact Rev. Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann Â
Church Website
Bethel Congregational Church UCC on Social Media
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann Â
Leader Position:
Pastor Â
Formal Title:
Reverend Dr. Â
Leader Address:
611 W El Morado Ct
Ontario
California
91762 Â
Ontario
California
91762 Â
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann Â
Leader Bio:
The Reverend Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann is Bethel's Pastor and Minister of Music. She serves as the Moderator of the Eastern Association of the Southern California Conference of the UCC, and as chair of the Committee on Ministry for the Eastern Association of the Southern California-Nevada Conference of the UCC, provides coaching to clergy and laity, She is the Music Director & Conductor of the Southland Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, is a member of the music faculty of Chaffey College, and serves on the faculty of St. Teresa's Open Catholic Seminary. In addition to her work as our Pastor, she is widely known as musician, artist and inspirational speaker. To learn more about Dr. Mann, visit her personal site, https://sylvialeemann.com Â
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We are located at the corner of Euclid Ave and F Street in Downtown Ontario Â
Parking
Parking lot in rear of church Â
Bethel Congregational Church UCC Service Times
Sunday
9:55am worship - In-person and live-streamed online to our Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch pages!
Bible Study - check the website for current study info.
It's been more than 2 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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9:55am worship - In-person and live-streamed online to our Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch pages!
Bible Study - check the website for current study info.
It's been more than 2 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Worship Languages
English Â
Dress Code
Come as you are Â
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Special Children's time in worship; age appropriate activities ('Sunday School')
Summer VBS Â
Summer VBS Â
Local outreach & community activities
Host performing arts - home of the Southland Symphony. Â
Other activities & ministries
Music Ministry
Furry Friends Petfood Bank
Counseling available
Weddings Â
Furry Friends Petfood Bank
Counseling available
Weddings Â
Special Needs/Accessibility
There is an accessible ramp at the rear of the church next to the parking lot. Â
Prayers and Hymns
Main Bible:
NRSV Â
Hymns and Songs:
New Century Hymnal - and many other sources Â
Other information
Bethel Congregational Church UCC History
We have a long history in Ontario California. Bethel Congregational was incorporated back in 1885. Our current building, the gothic revival stone castle-looking building was dedicated in 1913. It remains a landmark at the corner of Euclid and F Street. We may look imposing and traditional from the outside, but inside you will find a welcoming congregation who is quite liberal in our theology.
At Bethel, we believe that religion doesn't have to be opposed to intellect. We are a church that encourages you to engage your mind as well as your faith.
We recently were able to recover our 1985 Commemorative Booklet. There are many interesting facts and photos, so we have made it available in digital form.
Bethel History Booklet 1985 link to pdf: https://betheluccontario.org/files/515665/bethel-history-1985-booklet-reduced-file.pdf
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At Bethel, we believe that religion doesn't have to be opposed to intellect. We are a church that encourages you to engage your mind as well as your faith.
We recently were able to recover our 1985 Commemorative Booklet. There are many interesting facts and photos, so we have made it available in digital form.
Bethel History Booklet 1985 link to pdf: https://betheluccontario.org/files/515665/bethel-history-1985-booklet-reduced-file.pdf
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"Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure."D. L. Moody
Bethel Congregational Church UCC listing was last updated on the 1st of September, 2021
