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Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Welcome to the official page of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ridgewood, NJ. It is a tremendous blessing to be an active part of our church.

Welcome to the page of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church. If you are not active in any Christian congregation, we speak a special word of welcome and invitation to you. You can experience the joy and peace of faith in Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit in your daily life. We are a family. We gather together with others to worship God, to learn God's Word, to support one another in good and bad times, to reach out to all who are in need spiritually or physically and to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our community and around the world. We are making a difference. We hope you'll consider making a difference for Christ with us.

Our Fall 2026 Campus Connect Boxes should be making their way to their final destinations! These boxes were prayed over,...
10/27/2026

Our Fall 2026 Campus Connect Boxes should be making their way to their final destinations!

These boxes were prayed over, packed with care, and meant to serve as an encouragement from these students' church family as they prepare for midterms, finals, and whatever their semester at college holds. We look forward to blessing them again with even more goodies this Spring!

Is your student in college? Reach out to the Church Office to share their campus address so that they can be included in future mailings!

Happy Reformation Sunday!More than 500 years ago, the Reformation changed the way Christians understood and talked about...
10/25/2026

Happy Reformation Sunday!

More than 500 years ago, the Reformation changed the way Christians understood and talked about faith, grace, and God's Word. Martin Luther challenged the teachings and practices of his day, pointing people back to Scripture and the incredible truth that salvation is God's gift to us through Jesus Christ, not something we can earn.

The Reformation wasn't about creating something new, but returning to what had always been true: We are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

Today, we celebrate the lasting impact of the Reformation and the freedom we have in the Gospel!

10/25/2026
Last weekend, our Women's Ministry came to church to serve and make lap blankets for those who might need them in the co...
10/22/2026

Last weekend, our Women's Ministry came to church to serve and make lap blankets for those who might need them in the coming winter months. Take a look at their labors!

We give you thanks, Jesus, for those who use their hands to be a blessing. Amen!

Light of Christ. Love in Action. Life Together.Three simple statements that say a great deal about who we are at Bethleh...
10/21/2026

Light of Christ. Love in Action. Life Together.

Three simple statements that say a great deal about who we are at Bethlehem and, more importantly, whose we are.

We are people who have been brought into the Light of Christ. Not because we have everything figured out, but because Jesus meets us in our sin, gives us His forgiveness, and calls us His own.

We are called to put Love in Action. Not to earn God's favor, but because we have already received it. Whether we're teaching children, caring for a neighbor, serving our community, or encouraging someone through a difficult season, our faith has a place in everyday life.

And we are blessed with Life Together. Different ages, backgrounds, experiences, and stories, gathered around the same Word and Sacraments. We share joys, carry burdens, ask questions, grow in faith, and remind one another of God's promises.

None of this begins with us. It begins with what God has done for us in Jesus Christ.

That's the heart of Bethlehem. Not a perfect congregation, but a people gathered by Christ, growing in His Word, and learning each day what it means to love and serve those He has placed around us.

Our very own Bethlehem Early Learning Center is up for Best of Bergen again this year. Will you help us make sure they m...
10/20/2026

Our very own Bethlehem Early Learning Center is up for Best of Bergen again this year. Will you help us make sure they make the roster by writing their name in for Best Preschool? Nominations close Wednesday, October 21!

After nominations close, we will need your help to secure their place as . Click the link below!

Check it out now!

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33As we heard in yesterday's...
10/19/2026

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33

As we heard in yesterday's Gospel reading, Jesus never promises His disciples a life free from hardship. Instead, He points them to something far greater: the peace that comes through Him.

Our circumstances may change, challenges will come, and there will be seasons of uncertainty. But Christ's victory over sin, death, and the devil does not change.

As we begin another week, we can take heart in the promise that our peace is not found in a trouble-free life, but in the One who has overcome the world.

Throwback to Hallelujah Night 2024!We had so much fun celebrating together, and we're ready to do it again! Join us and ...
10/16/2026

Throwback to Hallelujah Night 2024!

We had so much fun celebrating together, and we're ready to do it again! Join us and the Bethlehem Early Learning Center on Thursday, October 29, for another Hallelujah Night!

Wear your best costume and join us in the Gym for games, food, and basket raffles before heading outside for Trunk or Treat in the parking lot!

Admission: $5/person or $10/family (pre-payment available)

Basket Raffle: $1/ticket or $20 for 25 tickets

Pizza, water, and cookies available for purchase

Cash, Venmo, and Brightwheel accepted

We're also looking for volunteers to help with Trunk or Treat and other activities throughout the evening. Consider lending a hand to make this a fun night for everyone! Sign up in the Narthex or reach out to the church office.

What a joyful few weeks at Bethlehem!Over the past two weeks, we've celebrated the baptisms of Grant, Theodore, and Reec...
10/14/2026

What a joyful few weeks at Bethlehem!

Over the past two weeks, we've celebrated the baptisms of Grant, Theodore, and Reece, and this Sunday, we're looking forward to welcoming another Theodore into God's family!

What a blessing it is to witness these little ones receive God's gifts through the waters of Holy Baptism. Through water and the Word, God claims them as His own, granting forgiveness, life, and salvation.

We rejoice alongside their families and the whole Church as God welcomes these precious children into His family!

Join us this Sunday at 9 AM as we continue to celebrate the sacrament of baptism and give thanks for God's incredible gift of grace!

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155 Linwood Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ
07450

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