We serve in response to God’s love to meet human needs, caring for the sick and the aged, advocating dignity and justice for all people, working for peace and reconciliation among the nations, standing with the poor and powerless, and committing ourselves to their needs.
Thank you to all who have made donations and remembered your church home during this time of crisis. If you are able, we look for your gifts to be given by envelope sent to the church office or online using the Donate button above. Your donations help serve the missions of the church as well as help with other operating expenses.
Worship services are in-person at 10:30 a.m.
The following safety protocols are being followed for worship:
- Mask wearing is optional to each individual's comfort level.
- Hand sanitizer is available on the tables at the rear of the sanctuary.
- Individual communion cups will be distributed at the end of service.
Sunday worship service will continue to be Livestreamed from Pastor Smith's Facebook page. Click here to access the page.
If you are in need of pastoral assistance or counseling by phone please contact Pastor Smith directly at 718-619-1333.
As a community of faith and a whole life ministry focused on Living God's Word, we embrace and learn from the diversity in our midst. We seek to meet all people with God's grace and eternal love shown to all God's people through the life, death and resurrection of God's only Son, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, culture, marital status, addictions, sexual orientation, economic status, ability or label.
Upcoming Events
Monthly Worship Service of Peace
August 9, 2026, 5 pm
Sunday School and Confirmation Class 2026
Contact Allison Nunez or the church office for questions about Sunday School. Contact Pastor Smith for more information.
Food Drive for Lutheran Social Services
We are condinuosly collecting non-perishable food for Lutheran Social Services for their Easter Food Baskets. Please bring your food items snd drop them off at the back of the church.
Service of the Word
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time after Pentecost
Download the hymns & bulletin.
Listen to the worship service for Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Service of Peace, August 9, 2026, 5 pm
Download the bulletin.
Listen to the Service of Peace for Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Please Note:
All services include holy communion. For those worshipping virtually please use your own elements. Personal communion cups will be distributed for the in person service.
*Offering- Please remember your church home during this time. If you are able we look for your gifts to be given by envelope sent to the church office or on our website using the Donate button.
The Rev. James D. Smith
For pastoral care please contact Pastor James D. Smith at
(516) 223-3400 or email bethluth@hotmail.com
Youth Ministry
Click here to see the exciting youth ministry Bethlehem has to offer.
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Bethlehem Builder
Please note: the Bethlehem Builder can only be accessed online through our website or via an emailed copy.
July-ELCA-Lutheran Disaster Response (Domestic)
Lutheran Disaster Response brings God’s hope, healing and renewal to people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. When the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need.
August-Shepherd Fund
The pastor receives requests for help and this fund provides money for direct help not otherwise available to persons with an immediate need.
Ministries We Support:
