by Carol Burns | Feb 10, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. LINDSEY ALTVATER CLIFTON: EXPLORING THE OPPORTUNITIES Dear ones, I sincerely believe that the Spirit is stirring up something powerful in our midst… not just at FPCB, but in Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley. This week, the City of Bethlehem...
by Carol Burns | Feb 5, 2023
‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’...
by Carol Burns | Feb 3, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. LINDSEY ALTVATER CLIFTON: Focusing on Missional Identity and Community Impact Friends, I left Sunday’s Annual Meeting for members with a great deal of hope about the opportunities ahead for our congregation as we focus on a missional identity...
by Carol Burns | Jan 27, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: ELECTING OUR LEADERS As hopefully you already know, this Sunday we are holding the annual meetings of the congregation and corporation of First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem immediately following the combined worship service at...
by Carol Burns | Jan 20, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: ELECTING OUR LEADERS Friends, electing the leaders of this congregation is one of the most important actions that you can take as members. I want to thank the Congregational Nominating Committee for their outstanding work in...