The United Church of Christ (UCC) honors Pentecost as a celebration of the Holy Spirit, and as the "birthday of the Church". Pentecost is a day to commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the early followers of Jesus, and the establishment of the church. The first Pentecost took place a few weeks after Jesus' death and resurrection, and is described in the Acts of the Apostles in the Bible's New Testament.

Traditionally, the church paraments (the cloths decorating the sanctuary) are red, the pastor wears red vestments (the stole), and the congregation wears red. All of that red reminds us that the Spirit has come to us, too, to empower us to tell and be the good news of Jesus.

Bethel UCC is one of the most vibrant and friendly churches in the Beaverton/Portland Oregon Area, an inclusive Christian congregation, welcoming and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, affirming their full participation in the life of the church. Join us in worship 10:00 AM Pacific Time Sundays In person at 5150 SW Watson Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005, on Facebook Live: Https://www.facebook.com/BethelBeaverton or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bethelcongregationalunited4564  

Join us for Pentecost as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit! We’ll be using the traditional scripture from Acts 2:1-21 as well as celebrating the sacrament of Holy Communion. In addition, we are excited to be welcoming new members! We hope you’ll join us for this very special Sunday. Whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey of faith, you’re welcome here!