Bethesda Presbyterian Church

Bethesda Presbyterian Church "Glorifying God by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ through love, faith, prayer and service." They met in each others homes or under a "brush arbor."

Sometime in the late 1700's, early Scottish settlers in the area began to gather for worship. They were the beginning of the church known as Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Bethesda means "House of Loving Kindness" or "House of Mercy." Three Presbyterian churches were formed on the same day, with one preacher. The preacher rode the circuit, preaching one Sunday a month at each new church. One of the

preaching points was Bethesda. At that time, it was known as the "Church at the Head of Rockfish Creek." Around 1788, the church built its first building, a small log structure that was approximately 100 feet away from the current "Old Bethesda" building. For more than 40 years, it was not only the center of religious life in the community of Blue's Crossing, it was the center of all activities in the area. By 1832, "Bethesda Presbyterian Church," as it was now known, had grown so much that a new building was needed. A larger, more fitting house of worship was built on the spot where the present building stands. Within another 30 years, it was obvious that Bethesda was still growing and would need a larger building. The old building was taken down, piece by piece, to be used again in a new and larger structure that is now "Old Bethesda." Most of the members lived in the growing railroad community of Aberdeen. In 1906, the congregation decided to build a chapel "in town" on land donated by John Blue near the railroads and close to the source of electric power. The Chapel was completed in 1907 and became the principal house of worship in 1910. Several additions were made to that building but the congregation outgrew it once again. The beautiful edifice that now houses Bethesda which was built in 1972, now sits overlooking a pond, a focal point of calm and peace amidst the bustle of US Hwy 1.

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Address

1002 N Sandhills Boulevard
Aberdeen, NC
28315

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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+19109441319

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