ADULT CLASSES

BOOK GROUPS

Open Small Groups

Sunday Evening Men's Group

6:30-8pm on the BCC Back Patio
This group mostly consists of men in their 30's to early 50's. We gather to connect, reflect on scripture, and pray together. We are currently working our way through the book of Colossians. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 6:30-8pm on the back patio. Fall gatherings start up on September 12.

Facilitated by Kevin Park and Pastor Phil

Monday Evening Mom’s Group

6:30pm Mondays on the BCC Back Patio
This is a group of moms with children ranging from infants to teenagers.  We study and get to know one another better in order to  support and pray for one another. 

Contact Joelle Shetterly for more information

Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study

10:00am - BCC Foyer
DVD study by Dr Jeremiah entitled, “Everything You Need To Know.”
Starting Tuesday , October 5th

Contact Pam Love for more information

Wednesdays Morning Men’s Bible Study

Wednesdays at 7:00am in Classroom C
All men in the church are invited to join with the study group starting at 7:00am on Wednesdays morning in Classroom C. The building will be open at 6:45am and coffee will be available. Our format will be hymn singing, Bible study and intercessory prayer for one another. We will be studying selected chapters from 3 Old Testament books - Psalms, I&2 Samuel and Isaiah, concluding with the study of the NT book of Ephesians.

Contact Phil Weiss for more information

Wednesday Morning Soul Space Contemplative Prayer

8:30am - on Zoom
Join Pastor Phil on Zoom every Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:00 as we take time to reflect on scripture and pray together.  

Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible Study and Prayer

Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm On Zoom with an extra social connection time 6:30 - 7:00
We alternate weeks of focus on prayer and Bible study, so you are also welcome to join us for prayer starting July 28.  If you want to join a supportive group of women in prayer and bible study without leaving your home please join us.

Contact Barbara Goebel to be added to our mailing list, get the Zoom link and details of our simple method of self-study

Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study

Fridays, 9:30-11:30 in Classroom C at BCC. Studying a Beth Moore study: “The “Patriarchs”.

Contact Sandy Weiss for more information

Ministry Opportunities 

Covenant Quilters

Wednesday,  Oct. 27 from 10-1pm.  Bring your own sack lunch.  
Covenant Quilters make quilts for members of our church body to bring warmth and cheer to those suffering with cancer and other serious illnesses. 

Any questions, call, text or email Janis Oetgen  360-305-2845

Art Wall Ministry

Are you interested in teaming up with others to discover how the arts interact with our faith and exploring ways to use the arts to enrich the worship and fellowship life of our BCC community?  This current ministry is re-structuring and looking for people who want to be a part of the team.  You don’t need to see yourself as an “artist” in the traditional sense.  There are many avenues to use your gifts in bringing all forms of art to our church. 

Contact joysoltis@yahoo.com/360-325-3644  to begin your conversation.  A meeting will be planned in September to gather interested persons together. 

winter Life together 2022

Sundays, 10:45-11:45am

January 9-February 20

Ezra: How God works to renew and revive his people.

Facilitator:  Justin Mattix

Location: Front Left of the Sanctuary

The book of Ezra is a historical account of restoring Jerusalem after years of spiritual atrophy; it is also a picture for Christians today: of how God works to revive, renew, and restore us from seasons of spiritual atrophy or coldness. 

Covenant Affirmations - Guiding our Life Together

Facilitators: Phil Rushton and Mark Olson

Location: Classroom C

Covenant Affirmations is important in understanding and living into the central identity of the Covenant Church. This class will help us better live life together as a community of God's people in the midst of the complicated world in which we live. Short video segments featuring Covenant voices will help bring these Affirmations to life. 

OR you can join on Zoom Mondays 7-8pm.

MONDAY Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83164410426?pwd=SkhtSzZTK3haYjBuYjZIbGVBYnNoUT09

Coming in Lent – beginning March 6

Encounter:

A Lenten Spiritual Formation Journey

Pastor Phil has adapted the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises to offer us a 6-week experience. Watch for sign-ups in February!

All of the groups listed below meet at BCC or online during the school year. There are other Small Group options available that meet throughout the week in homes, coffee shops, and restaurants.  For more information, please contact Janet Russel.

STUDY GROUPS

MONDAY MOMS GROUP

6:30PM Mondays on BCC’s Back Patio

Facilitator: Joelle Shetterly

This is a group of moms with children ranging from infants to teenagers.  We study and get to know one another better in order to  support and pray for one another. 

Contact: Janet Russell

 MONDAY WOMEN’S GROUP

Every other Monday at 6:30PM in the BCC Library starting September 20th.

Facilitator: Lisa Fenwick

This group will be reading together. Don’t Miss Out, by Jeannie Cunnion. There is a 6-week book club kit that can be downloaded and printed from her website.

Contact: Lisa Fenwick

TUESDAYS MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

10:00AM-11:30AM  Tuesdays in BCC’s Foyer, starting in Oct.

Facilitator: Jackie Christenson

This is a group of women who study Dr. David Jeremiah teaching videos. This year using “Everything You Need To Know”.

Contact: Janet Russell

WEDNESDAY MORNING MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

7:00AM Wednesdays in Classroom C.

Facilitator: Phil Weiss

This men's group meets before work to gather to study the Bible and pray for one another.  All ages are welcome and invited...working and retired!

Contact: Janet Russell

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER
(SOUL SPACE)

8:30-9:00AM Wednesday via Zoom.

Join Pastor Phil on Zoom as we take time to reflect on scripture and pray together.  (Zoom link on our home page.)

WEDNESDAY EVENING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

7:00PM-8:30PM Meeting via Zoom

Facilitator: Barbara Goebel

Women of any age are invited to gather for Bible Study and Prayer.

Contact: Janet Russell

THURSDAY STUDY: THE GOD WHO SEES

7:00-8:00PM Thursdays meeting via Zoom starting in October.

The Long Obedience Team invites BCC friends of all ages, high school and above, all racial backgrounds, and all political leanings to join us in discussion of The God Who Sees: Immigrants, the Bible, and the Journey to Belong by Karen Gonzalez. If you are interested in digging deeper into God's heart for immigrants, come join us as we create a space of trust to explore ourselves and making Whatcom County become a welcoming community. 

Contact: Charity Garza, charity@bellinghamcov.org

FRIDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

9:30AM-11:30AM Fridays in Classroom C starting 9/24.

Facilitator: Sandy Weiss

Open to all ages!  Come join us for a cup of coffee, morning Bible study (Beth Moore study on “The Patriarchs”) and prayer.  

Contact: Janet Russell

CONNECTION GROUPS

THE ROOM OF GRACE

7:00AM-8:30AM Saturdays

Facilitator: Justin Mattix

The Room of Grace is for men who have struggled with addictions. We offer healing from pride and shame, isolation, and bondage to addiction through Christ and the fellowship of his followers. We utilize scripture and implement tools from a proven Christ-based science-informed recovery program called the Genesis Process.

Contact: Justin Mattix

PRIME TIMERS GROUP (AGES 60 & UP)

Monthly Potluck Lunch held every 3rd Thursday of the month.  (On hold due to COVID.)
12:00PM-1:30 PM  Dining Room

COVENANT QUILTERS

Covenant Quilters make quilts for members of our church body to bring warmth and cheer to those suffering with cancer and other serious illnesses. If you can sew, iron, and/or cut fabric we’d love to have you join us. In these Covid times we can also send projects home with you to work on. Next meeting: October 27 from 10:00-AM-1:00PM in the Dining Room. Bring your own sack lunch.

Contact Janis Oetgen for more information.

ART WALL MINISTRY

We strive to enrich the worship and fellowship life of Bellingham Covenant Church through creative and artistic expressions of faith.

We invite creatives to participate by submitting their own work for the changing displays throughout the year.  The team welcomes your suggestions, inquiries and interest and encourages you to take the initiative to become involved.  

Contact Joy Soltis for more information.

WOMEN MINISTRIES

VISION
The purpose of Women Ministries at Bellingham Covenant is to provide ways for women to connect with one another, to grow in friendships and faith, to serve, and to reach out to the world around us in a variety of ways.  And we have fun doing it!  Here's just a few of the things we do together:

GARAGE SALE
This is an all-church event held in March or April.  Donations are accepted throughout the year and all proceeds go to provide service and help to individuals and various agencies and projects.  Many volunteers are needed and it provides a great way of connecting with others in the planning, preparation and completion of the sale.  And, it is a lot of fun!

Contact Gaye Godfrey and Gena Gustafson for more information.

WOMEN’S RETREAT
Each fall the North Pacific Conference sponsors a Retreat for the women of the Conference which is held at Cascades Camp located near Yelm, WA.  It is a wonderful opportunity to worship, learn, connect, have fun together.  More information coming in May and watch for “early bird” signups in the summer.  Our Women’s Ministry at BCC provides partial payment of the Retreat fees for those attending from our church.

Contact Lisa Fenwick  for more information

HOLIDAY BAZAAR—Cancelled due to COVID this year.
This community event is held on the second Saturday of November and features artists and crafters from both the community and from BCC.  Many volunteers (both men and women) are needed for this special one-day event.  This is an excellent opportunity to open our hearts and doors to welcome our friends, neighbors and community in the name of Christ.

Contact: Gladys Clancy for more information. 

EVENING IN DECEMBER
Come and enjoy a Christmas celebration and reflection time on the second Tuesday evening in December.  This is a wonderful opportunity to have some delicious dessert, peruse the famous jewelry auction, sing Christmas carols together and consider the wonder of the coming of the Christ Child with story and song.

Contact: Joan Moline for more information

Share-A-Supper, Sunday, January 30

Join your BCC Friends for a time of fellowships during lunch or dinner on Sunday, January 30th!  You can sign–up as a guest or as a host. Click the below to sign up.

LIFE TOGETHER CLASSES, Sundays 10:45-11:45

See what is coming up by clicking on “Classes” below.