Bethel Congregational Church UCC
Ontario
CA

91762-3222

Logo and Service info
Altar
View from Euclid Ave
Messiah performance at Bethel with Southland Symphony and Chorus
Bethel Collage
Prayer during service

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?

Location of worship / Church Address

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

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Quote of the Day

Psalms 16:11

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

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Rev. Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann
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Pastor
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611 W El Morado Ct
Ontario
California
91762
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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
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We are located at the corner of Euclid Ave and F Street in Downtown Ontario


Parking

Parking lot in rear of church


Bethel Congregational Church UCC Ontario 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.

Service Times last updated on the 1st of September, 2021


Worship Languages

English


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Come as you are


Children and Youth Activities

Under 12s:
Special Children's time in worship; age appropriate activities ('Sunday School')

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Host performing arts - home of the Southland Symphony.

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Music Ministry
Furry Friends Petfood Bank
Counseling available
Weddings


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There is an accessible ramp at the rear of the church next to the parking lot.


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Main Bible:
NRSV
Hymns and Songs:
New Century Hymnal - and many other sources


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Bethel Congregational Church UCC Photo Gallery

Logo and Service info
Altar
View from Euclid Ave
Messiah performance at Bethel with Southland Symphony and Chorus
Bethel Collage
Prayer during service



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


Bethel Congregational Church UCC Historical Photos




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