Bethany Baptist Church-Newark

06/02/2026

Join us on Sunday as we welcome Senator Raphael Warnock and Melissa Murray, JD to Courageous Conversations. More details in the bio.

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor those who lost their lives serving in our armed forces.

05/19/2026

Save the date for Sunday, June 7 at 10:00 AM. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock, PhD will be joining us in conversation with Melissa Murray, J.D. Please invite a friend and plan to join us for this installment of Courageous Conversations.

05/05/2026

Please consider joining this very important event! Today at 7:00 PM.

Join us in an Emergency Black Clergy Zoom Meeting and Call to Action following the Supreme Court Attack on Voting Rights!
May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WNsCq0BUTkG_-zFC7QF-mA

04/28/2026

Save the date for the next installment of the Courageous Conversations series. We have been inviting guests whose work encourages us to engage our Faith critically with issues of justice in society. Join us on Sunday, May 17 as we welcome Dr. Nell Painter, Dr. Imani Perry, and Dr. Eddie Glaude.⁣
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Nell Painter, Ph.D. is Edwards Professor Emerita of American History at Princeton University. She is also a historian, artist, and author.⁣
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Imani Perry, Ph.D. is the Henry A. Morss and Elisabeth W. Morss Professor of Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality and of African and African American Studies at Harvard University. She is also a National Book Award-winning author.⁣
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Eddie Glaude, Ph.D. is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor in the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University, as well as an MSNBC political analyst and author.

04/25/2026

Join us tomorrow for the next installment of Courageous Conversations. Our featured speakers are Jennifer Jones Austin, Esq., Jelani Cobb, PhD, and Bishop William J. Barber, II, DMin. All are welcome to stay after service for a book signing with the speakers.

04/16/2026

We regret to inform you that the Congregational Care Workshop with Dr. Harold Trulear that was scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 has been canceled. We will work to identify a new date and will share updated details once they are confirmed.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Please help us notify others who may have registered or planned to attend.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to gathering together at a later time.

04/03/2026

Please join us this weekend for our Good Friday and Easter services. Our Good Friday service will take place at 7:00 PM on April 3rd. Then, on Sunday, April 5, we invite you to join us for our Sunrise Service at 6:30 PM followed by a communal breakfast and the Resurrection Celebration at 10:00 AM. We look forward to seeing you!

03/24/2026

Here are this week's announcements. Please note that the deadline to apply for the scholarship for Bethany youth is coming up soon, on Tuesday, March 31.

For information about how to apply to the scholarship for the Newark community, please visit tinyurl.com/bbcscholarships or email [email protected].

All applications close on Tuesday, March 31 at 11:59 PM.

03/20/2026

We are excited to invite you to a very special Churchwide Training Workshop taking place on Saturday, April 18, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This powerful and timely workshop will feature Dr. Harold Trulear, a nationally respected leader, scholar, and practitioner in the areas of faith, justice, and community healing.⁣
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Dr. Trulear will be leading us in an important training titled “Creating a Healing Community.” This workshop will help us explore how the church can be a place of restoration, compassion, and support for individuals and families navigating life’s challenges. Together we will learn practical ways to strengthen our ministry, deepen our impact, and build a community that reflects Christ’s love and healing power.⁣
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This training is open to all ministry leaders, volunteers, and members of the congregation who desire to grow in how we serve one another and our broader community. Please make plans to attend this meaningful time of learning, fellowship, and empowerment as we continue the work of building a healing community together.⁣
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We look forward to seeing you there.⁣