grow in your faith

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

coming this Sunday

May 3, 2026

9:30am Worship Service
The Light: Hatred John 18:1-11

11:15am Christian Education Deep and Wide ~ God’s Search for His People

events this week

new to Bethel Grove Bible Church?

First Sunday of the month – May 3. Donate non-expired canned & dry goods to the Caroline Food Pantry. Place them in the labeled bins that will be located on the basement level and in the church lobby next week.

Women’s Fellowship Event Saturday, May 9 ~ 10am-12pm. Stay
tuned for more details or Contact deaconessboard@bg.org

Saturday May 2nd ~ Volunteer together with local nonprofits to strengthen community. Visit the table in the lobby for more details or go to www.loveithaca.org

Sunday, May 3 ~ NAMI Walks event ~ Volunteer together to support National Alliance on Mental Illness. Visit the table in the lobby for more details OR visit www.namiwalks.org/fingerlakes.

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!

current sermon:

The Light: Chaos

John shows us a picture of darkness in Jerusalem, as Jesus teaches in the temple and different factions react. A study of John 7. (We apologize for the lighting problems in the opening minutes of this video, and we’re grateful

recent blog post

Into the Great Blue Expanse

I heard the preachers and teachers. I read the words, “We are vessels for God to fill.” I yearned for

BG Annual Church Spring Clean Day

As a kid, I was the youngest of four, and our typical Saturday morning was spent cleaning our house. Ack!

Adult Education
& Small Groups

We have Adult classes every Sunday morning at 11:15 AM covering a variety of topics. Our mid-week small groups meet in several locations around the Ithaca region.

Campus
Ministries

Our new gathering for students and young adults is at 8:30 AM every Sunday morning in the Ministry Center. Meet with Pastor Matt for light breakfast and spiritual formation.

BG YOUTH
Ministry

High school and middle school students have a new director this year. Teddy Yesudasan joined our staff in August!

Kingdom
Kids

Find out more about BG’s ministry to children, directed by Heidi King. You can also find out about special programs like Nature Camp.