Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Bay Ridge (ELCA)

Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Bay Ridge (ELCA) Dynamic welcoming church in the heart of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Please tour our website, learn more about us, and come to one of our 10:30 Sunday services.

Looking for an uplifting message, beautiful music and good fellowship in a traditional Christian worship service? Haven't been to a church in years and feel like something is missing in your life? Or, starting a family and want a moral upbringing for your children? Everything you'll want to know about our Service is on our website www.bethlehembayridge.org

Every Sunday at 10:30 Bethlehem opens i

ts doors to all. We are a welcoming environment for families looking to share quality time together, singles seeking refuge from the work-a-day world, seniors desirous of comfort and companionship from an active group of their contemporaries, children who could use structure and encouragement, and for all who seek support and prayer. Our Sunday services are known for their uplifting and thought provoking message, the beautiful music from our choir and the opportunity to share in worship and good fellowship.

Join us in celebrating Norwegian Independence Day -- Sunday May 17th, as we march in the Bay Ridge parade.
05/11/2026

Join us in celebrating Norwegian Independence Day -- Sunday May 17th, as we march in the Bay Ridge parade.

05/04/2026

From our wonderful church choir last Sunday.

Want to make the mothers in your life happy? Take her to church this Sunday. 1:30am. Mother's Day Sunday, and every Sund...
05/04/2026

Want to make the mothers in your life happy? Take her to church this Sunday.

1:30am. Mother's Day Sunday, and every Sunday.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6917 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY ...
04/30/2026

A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6917 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY at 11:00 a.m. for Rev. Robert “Bob” Isaksen who served as First Bishop of the New England Synod from 1987- 2000. Pastor Isaksen died at home on March 16, 2026 at the age of 89 following several years of dementia.

Pastor Isaksen graduated from Concordia College and received post-graduate degrees from Luther and New York Theological Seminaries. His internship took place at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Chicago, followed by ordination in 1961 when he was called as pastor to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Bronx, New York. He later served as pastor to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Bronx and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Baldwin, NY, followed by a call to serve as a Mission Director which preceded his election to the office of the bishop of the New England Synod in 1987, a ministry he served until retirement in 2000.

Throughout his years in active ministry, Pr. Isaksen additionally served on boards and committees including Interfaith Coordinating Committee Against Poverty, ALC Hispanic Ministry Convocation, NYC Council of Churches Board of Managers, SW Nassau Inter-Lutheran Cluster, LSA Board of Directors, Board for ELCA Outreach, LWF Advisory and LIRS Standing Committees, Extended ALC-LCA Urban Staff, Eastern District and New England Conference Councils, regional representations to ELCA Church Council, Candidate Regional Assignments, presidency of New England Conference of Church Leaders, ALC Long Island Conference.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly, daughters Elisabeth and Lois and their families. May God comfort all who mourn

Address

4th Avenue At Ovington Ave
Brooklyn, NY
11209

Opening Hours

10:30am - 11:45am

Telephone

+17187489502

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