grow in your faith

at Bethel Grove Bible Church, a non-denominational faith-based community in Ithaca, NY

coming this Sunday

March 8, 2026

8:30am ~ Christ, Coffee, & Conversation ~ Details HERE

9:30am Worship Service 
The Light: Chaos~ John 7 

11:15 Adult Education Class: “God Loves the world, But does he like me?” 

events this week

Daylight saving time will start this spring on March 8

First Sunday of the month – March 1. Donate non-expired canned & dry goods to the Caroline Food Pantry. Place them in the labeled bins located on the basement level of the church.

new to Bethel Grove Bible Church?

We are eager to share life in Christ with you! You can get to know us online using the resources on this site, including our sermons and blog. We look forward to meeting you in person!

NEW Adult Education Class: God Loves the world, But does he like me? I know that God loves me, but is He disappointed in me? Is He tired of me? Does He actually like me? Join us as we look at Scripture and several books to give us a clear, honest view of God’s heart for us.

current sermon:

The Light: Love

What needs to happen in a person’s heart to come into the light of Jesus? In this study of John 3.16-36, we think about God’s love for us and the new birth. (Pastor Raley answers questions about this sermon in

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