ABOUT US

WELCOME ALL !!


The congregation of First Reformed Church of Bethlehem responds to the grace of God in our lives with grateful hearts and through care of one another, service to our community, awareness and involvement in issues of social justice, and stewardship and recognition of the sacredness of the environment. 


Join us in Worshipping God, Serving Our Children, and Serving Our Community.


To learn more about us or to receive our mailings, please contact the church office at (518) 767-2243.  You can also reach us by e-mail at frcb@firstbethlehem.com


We hope to hear from you!


First Reformed Church of Bethlehem

38 Church Road

Selkirk, New York 12158

Join us Sunday at 10:30 AM for worship service either in-person or broadcast to your car radio in our parking lot. Sermons are also recorded and posted here and to Facebook.

  • Holy Communion is the first Sunday of each month.
  • Easter sunrise service is held at the Bethlehem Rural Cemetery, 922 Rte 9W
  • Christmas Eve service is by candlelight and luminaries
  • Walk our labyrinth or hiking trails from dawn to dusk
  • Join us for adult bible studies
  • Become part of our choir and prayer chain

Bring your children as we deliver God's message to our youngest disciples during worship. After the message, the children (ages 3+) are released to Sunday School. Children's activities also include:

  • Children's Day worship in June
  • Blessing of backpacks in September
  • Annual Christmas pageant
  • Confirmation class for high school students
  • Opportunities to participate in service to others
  • Youth Group meets once a month

We serve our community with the following:

  • Food Pantry - Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 AM and 5:00-7:00 PM
  • Home health care items for short- or long-term loan
  • Alcoholics Anonymous meetings on Friday evening
  • Support monthly meals at Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless
  • Support our missions in The Al Amana Center and Protestant Church in Oman, and Kekeli, Inc. in Ghana
  • Community gardens
  • Recycle bin for clothing