DISCIPLESHIP
Bering Church Community Groups
Adult opportunities for discipleship are offered each Sunday throughout the year from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Sundays.
The study options for Fall 2025 are:
Somehow : Thoughts on Love
9:30 a.m. on Sundays
Please join the new room Community group this Sunday, We will continue reading “somehow: thoughts on love” By Anne LaMott. In this book, Anne LaMott explores the Power that love has in our Lives – how it transforms and Guides us – by reflecting on Experiences in her own life.
The Common Rule
Sojourners – Room 218
9:30 a.m. on Sundays from September 7th
When Jesus taught in parables, he was doing more than telling simple morality
tales. His stories were grounded in the world in which he lived and his vision of the Kingdom of God. We will explore six parables that give us a window into
Jesus’s message and movement, and, once they are heard in their own context, ask what they might mean for us today.
Additional Opportunities Throught the Year
Bering offers many additional opportunities to grow in discipleship – individually and corporately. Connect with our church office, or watch for emails, regarding the following opportunities:
Wednesday Night Service
On Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., Come join us for food, music, prayer, and reflection. ALL are welcome here ALL are celebrated here!
Retreats and Camps
Annual Women’s Retreat
Each year Bering hosts a women’s retreat for all women, including cis, trans, and gender non-binary women.
Youth Summer Camp
Each June, Middle and High School Youth attend Passport Camps for fun, Bible study, and service.
Vacation Bible School
Offered each summer for children ages K- 5th grade.
Children & Youth Ministry
We understand the importance of the spiritual growth and development of children and youth. It is our goal to offer our children and youth safe, faith-filled opportunities to learn, find community, and develop a faith foundation that will continue throughout their lives.
We offer:
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Nursery
Infants and Toddlers (0-5)
Our nursery is staffed by fully trained childcare providers who offer a Play-n-Worship program. The nursery is available each Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Help us prepare for your little ones by signing up for the nursery today. Advanced sign-ups are not required, but are appreciated.
Kids’ Troupe
Children (K – 5th Grade)
Kid’s Troupe is offered each Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. with Bible stories, art, music, and small service projects.
Youth Collective
Youth (6th – 12th Grade)
Youth Collective is offered each Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. with praise and worship, fellowship, and youth bible study.
Sundays at 10:50 a.m.
Children’s Church
Children (K – 5th Grade)
We believe it’s important for children to be in, and even help lead, worship at 10:50 a.m. with their families and the other adults in the congregation. They also need their own special time of learning and so we have a children’s moment in each worship service after which the children are invited to go with Dr. Mark for age-appropriate learning and activities related to the adult sermon. Children’s Church utilizes award-winning children’s books to convey the messages of the gospel and offers a creative and impactful way to make biblical teachings more relatable and memorable for young minds.
By integrating these beloved stories, which often come with vibrant illustrations and engaging narratives, we can help children connect with gospel principles on a personal level. This approach is crucial because it leverages the familiarity and appeal of well-crafted literature to bridge complex spiritual concepts with everyday experiences, making the teachings more accessible and understandable. As children see gospel truths reflected in stories they already enjoy, they are more likely to internalize and retain these lessons, fostering a deeper and more meaningful faith. After their portion comes to a close, children then return in time to share Communion with their families.
Youth Church
Youth (6th – 12th Grade)
We believe it’s important for our youth to be in, and even help lead, worship at 10:50 a.m. with their families and the other adults in the congregation. They also need their own time of age-appropriate learning, and after the children’s moment in the worship service, they are invited to go to their own time of study and reflection around the topic of the adult sermon. They then return in time to share Communion with their families.