News/Events

To see all that is happening at FPC Bethlehem, please click here to see our calendar of events.

Now recruiting for FPC Bethlehem Softball 2010!
Sign up now for FPC Bethlehem's 2010 Softball league! It's a great way to have fun with fellow members of your church family.

– The season runs late April to early July
– All games are played at Hanover Twp. Community Center on either Mondays or Thursdays
– Game time is 6:30 p.m.
– Ages 16 and up can play (coed league)
– 10–15 games played
– 8–9 teams in the league
– Low league fee

For more info or to register, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

MARCH 19
Experience "New Life" Art Exhibition

The FPC Creative Arts Team is excited to invite you to New Life, an art exhibition based on our Lenten theme “The Seven Deadly Sins.”  The multi-artist exhibit will showcase themed works of art, ranging in style and technique from emerging to established artists, each with a unique aesthetic language and fascinating interpretation on the “New Life” theme. In addition, Nashville vocal artist, Amy Courts is returning to FPC Bethlehem and will be performing throughout the evening. Amy Courts is currently touring with Jennifer Knapp and Derek Webb. Please join us on March 19, 2010, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Kirk Center for the exhibition opening and reception. Free admission. All are welcome.

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The FPC Bethlehem Creative Arts Team is hosting another Art Explosion on Friday, March 19. Get ready for “New Life” this Lenten season where everyone is invited to experience worship through visual art. Once again, the Kirk Center will be transformed into an art gallery, and the multi-artist exhibit will showcase “New Life” themed works of art, ranging in style and technique from traditional drawing and painting to experimental mixed media, video, sculpture, graphic design and photography. All artists from amateur to professional are invited to participate and submit their art. For more information download the registration form.

MARCH 21
Bach Choir of Bethlehem—Spring Concert
Held in our Sanctuary at 4 p.m  on the 325th birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach. This grand occasion will be celebrated with a concert for choir, organ, percussion and a large brass ensemble— four French horns, four trumpets, three trombones and tuba. Festive music for voices and instruments by Gabrieli, Heinrich Schutz, Bach, Marcel Dupre, Samuel Barber, Paul Hindemith, and John Rutter will make for a very exciting birthday celebration. Greg Funfgeld conducts, Thomas Goeman is the organist and members of The Philadelphia Brass are joined by colleagues and friends. It promises to be a thrilling concert filled with beautiful music and sonic splendor! For ticket information call The Bach Choir office at 601-866-4382, ext. 10, or visit www.bach.org.

MARCH 27
"Understanding Problem Gambling: The Hidden Addiction”

A free one-day seminar, Saturday, March 27, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (lunch provided). Room ?  This year our church, in partnership with other local churches, will begin a faith-based program designed to help compulsive gamblers. We are calling our outreach "Sure Bet Living.” Are you concerned about compulsive gambling? Do know someone who needs help? Could you help? Would you like to help us? To register email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 610-866-2075.

APRIL 16
JOY Candlelight Dinner

What could surpass a gourmet meal of tenderloin of beef and chicken marsala catered by Karen Hunter? Only a wonderful musical program performed by our artists-in residence, Greg Funfgeld and Tom Goeman, with invited vocalists. This is JOY's signature event, and only $35. Seating is limited to the first 160 people. The deadline is April 11. Sign up soon at the JOY booth in Fellowship Hall between Sunday services. Questions? Call the JOY phone line at ext. 205. JOY (Just Older Youth) events are for "youth" 55 and older!

APRIL 23
The YCX Drama Club presents GODSPELL JR
Come and see our talented YCX drama group perform this unique, groundbreaking reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. This is an exciting and entertaining theatrical show, and admission is free, so bring a friend! A free-will offering will be taken to support our school building project in Quacca Birra, Ethiopia.
The curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall!
For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .