Sunday, December 4,  2022, is the Second Sunday of Advent.  
​At 10:00 am, we will have an In-Person Service at St. Bede's.   Service is followed by Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall.   All are welcome!   
                        PLEASE SEE OUR UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS BELOW!
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Celebrate our "Community Thanksgiving Service" at St. Bede's, on Tuesday, November 22nd at 7 pm.  We are proud to host this event as we join with  ELIM Lutheran, First Lutheran and Spirit of Life in this joint holiday service.  Followed by cookies and finger foods in the Parish Hall.  
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WE HAVE RESTORED OUR LIVESTREAMED SERVICES!  Beginning on Sunday, November 20th, we will livestream on our You Tube channel: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxk4nFQjNjsjMOtyFogmHLw/featured 
At that time, services will be Livestreamed via St. Bede's You Tube outlet with videos available to view within an hour after the services.  In coming months, we may also offer services on Facebook Live. 
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Masks are optional due to low local numbers.  To protect our most vulnerable members,  we reserve the right to change our mask recommendations.
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Spend the Holidays with St. Bede's:  
   *     Saturday, December 10th, 11 am:  the "Greening of the Church" - come help us     
         decorate Our  Sanctuary with seasonal greens.
   *    Wednesday, December 21st, 7 pm:  Our "Longest Night" service - join us for this
         spiritual time for anyone, including those for whom the Holidays do not bring joy. 
   *   Saturday, December 24th, 4 pm Caroling, 4:30 pm Service:  We welcome you and     
         your family for our Christmas Eve services! 
   *    Sunday, December 25th,  10 am:  We welcome you and your family for our
        Christmas Day services!
     *  Sunday, January 1, 2023, 10 am:  Come celebrate New Year's Day with us!  Coffee
​         Hour following services.
OUR EVENTS/ GROUP​S:
  • Koffee Klatch: Support & Service for Adults:  Next meetings are on  December 15th & January 5th.   ALL ARE WELCOME!  Come to socialize and help St. Bede's when service projects are available.  Meets each month on 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 10 am in Parish Hall.
  • Women's Group: (All Women Welcome), Next meeting on December 20th, 11:30 am, in Parish Hall.  Brown Bag Lunch.  We have Coffee & Tea provided.  Meets monthly on 3rd Tuesday.
  • Men's Group: (All Men Welcome), Next meetings on December 8th and 22nd, at 10 am for Coffee & Chatting, then work on projects for Church grounds & maintenance.  Meets each month on 2nd and 4th Thursdays.​​
St. Bede Helps:
FAMILY KITCHEN: WE COOK FOR & SERVE THE HUNGRY IN OUR COMMUNITY!  Our next date for Family Kitchen will be Monday, December 19th (one Monday a month).  We prepare and serve a "dinner" meal.  Family Kitchen is held at the First Lutheran Church using their excellent kitchen and large hall.   We are very appreciative of our robust crews the last few months to help to prepare, serve and clean up after the sit-down service dinner.  We begin our work at 11:00 am; Meal service starts at 5:00 pm; We are done between 6-6:30 pm. Please contribute time as you are able.   Any questions can be directed to Fran Valley.  
About St. Bede's
We believe that Jesus Christ came to reveal the fullness of God's love for us, and we celebrate that love through praise, ​sacraments, service, and community. ​
​​Get Involved
Our church offers a wide range of ministry opportunities. Whether you'd like to learn more, pray more, or serve more, we have a ministry for you. 

Support St. Bede's
Making an offering of your financial resources is an
integral part of what it means to be a Christian.
We have a variety ways to make
​it easy for you to support our church. ​
​Our Common, Weekly Worship:  ​
  • On Sunday, We gather for services, whether it is In-Person, by Zoom, or via an on-line link.  Our Church Services are at 10:00 am.
  • On Sundays, we will continue to broadcast Our LIVE 10:00 am Services:  at  www.facebook.com/stbedesportorchard with videos of our service posted soon afterwards.  
  • Wednesdays We have Bible Study at 11:00 am, by Zoom, for a shared meditation on the upcoming Sunday’s Bible Readings.  We offer our own responses and listen to those of one another.  We share our feelings about what may be happening around us and pray together - for each other and whatever and whomever is on our heart. The Readings are emailed out on Tuesdays.  Contact our Church Administrator at bedeschurch@gmail.com   if you wish to participate in this service and be added to the email list. ​​
​Please Donate to St. Bede's Every Time You Shop at Fred Meyer - Ask your Family & Friends to Donate too.  Click the Button below to Discover this ​everyday G.I.F.T. Stewardship Opportunity
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​Our Mission Statement

St. Bede's Episcopal Church
welcomes you! 

We love God, serve every person, and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. 

We nurture spiritual growth in our faith community and share  our passion for Outreach with the  greater  community.

Come and help us discover where God is leading us.

Whatever your religious background and  however you have found us, ALL are welcome!
St. Bede's Episcopal Church
1577 SE Lider Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-876-1182
bedeschurch@gmail.com​

​Mailing Address
PO Box 845
Port Orchard, WA 98366