Bethel AME Anniversary Service

Historic Bethel AME is celebrating its 153rd year with an anniversary service on Sunday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Carin Bringelson will be a guest speaker. Address:  512 6th St SE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401-1920 ​

Want to find connections in a Journey Circle?

Want to find connections in a Journey Circle? Congregants who participated in our first Journey Circle last church year found it deeply meaningful. In a safe and confidential space, members shared openly, listened deeply, and explored the monthly theme with honesty,...

Music Staffing

Have you heard the news about the changes in music staffing? Andrew Stoneking graced the Peoples Church choir with his piano accompaniment this year. Unfortunately (for us) and fortunately (for him), Andrew recently accepted an offer to conduct the choir at St. Paul’s...

“Music Lessons” — August 17, 2025

Join us to reflect on how music helps us live in the moment, carries us through hard times, connects us to others, and provides a playful escape. In a world of discord, we go inward to meditate on the powerful healing impact of music, and we ask ourselves, “What are...

Practice Rooms — August 10, 2025

“Practice Rooms” led by Rev. Carin Bringelson This morning we will explore “Creativity” through small group spiritual practices. Worship participants will choose between six different “practice rooms” (music, improv, poetry, doodling, altar -making, and drumming)...