Located on Fayetteville Road in Durham, Berea Baptist Church is a quaint, active community of faith. For more than 150 years, we have served our families and community by providing sound Biblical teaching and preaching, age-appropriate programming, and diverse opportunities for worship and ministry.
We invite you to explore our website and plan a visit to our place of worship. It is our desire to meet the physical and spiritual needs of our community as a way of fulfilling the Great Commission. As Jesus instructed his disciples to go out and preach the Good News, it is our hope to remain faithful to that command, as followers of Christ. Come see and learn about Jesus’ mercy, grace, and love.
We invite you to explore our website and plan a visit to our place of worship. It is our desire to meet the physical and spiritual needs of our community as a way of fulfilling the Great Commission. As Jesus instructed his disciples to go out and preach the Good News, it is our hope to remain faithful to that command, as followers of Christ. Come see and learn about Jesus’ mercy, grace, and love.
COVID-19 Announcement - Resumption of In-Person Services
Berea congregation, friends, family, and others -
We are thrilled to formally announce that we are planning our first in-person service at Berea since March! For the last two Sundays in June (21st & 28th) from 9:30-10:30am we will be having an outdoor service for adults only. See below for a list of items so that you can be prepared:
· You will have the option of either sitting in your vehicle with the windows down, bringing your own chair to sit on the grass, or sitting in your vehicle with the windows up. We will be leading the service live, and you may choose to listen that way or via an FM station on your car radio.
· If you need to go inside to use the restroom, we will ask that you wear a mask and use hand sanitizer (you may bring your own or we will have some available for use).
· We are not requiring masks outside, but we request that you maintain social distancing and please feel free to wear a mask if that is how you are comfortable.
· This service is for adults only (children may join if they are of an age where they can maintain social distancing or if the children stay in the car with their parents/caregivers).
· If you know that you have been exposed to the COVID virus and/or are feeling unwell in any way we ask that you continue to worship at home through our videos and Podcasts.
We are so thrilled to see everyone that feels comfortable. We will be resuming in-person worship services for adults only beginning the first Sunday of July and plan to bring the children back for services of their own in August (additional details and plans will be shared as they are available).
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Pastoral team, any member of the Board of Deacons, or Jessica Matthews and we will try and help in any way that we can.
Blessings!
We are thrilled to formally announce that we are planning our first in-person service at Berea since March! For the last two Sundays in June (21st & 28th) from 9:30-10:30am we will be having an outdoor service for adults only. See below for a list of items so that you can be prepared:
· You will have the option of either sitting in your vehicle with the windows down, bringing your own chair to sit on the grass, or sitting in your vehicle with the windows up. We will be leading the service live, and you may choose to listen that way or via an FM station on your car radio.
· If you need to go inside to use the restroom, we will ask that you wear a mask and use hand sanitizer (you may bring your own or we will have some available for use).
· We are not requiring masks outside, but we request that you maintain social distancing and please feel free to wear a mask if that is how you are comfortable.
· This service is for adults only (children may join if they are of an age where they can maintain social distancing or if the children stay in the car with their parents/caregivers).
· If you know that you have been exposed to the COVID virus and/or are feeling unwell in any way we ask that you continue to worship at home through our videos and Podcasts.
We are so thrilled to see everyone that feels comfortable. We will be resuming in-person worship services for adults only beginning the first Sunday of July and plan to bring the children back for services of their own in August (additional details and plans will be shared as they are available).
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Pastoral team, any member of the Board of Deacons, or Jessica Matthews and we will try and help in any way that we can.
Blessings!
Take Note!
All Services and Activities through April 30th have been cancelled. Please see our announcement above for our formal response to COVID-19. We are sharing a weekly service via our Podcast page that can be found by clicking on the "Sermons" link above. In addition, if you click on the "Preschool" link above for a weekly coloring sheet that can be downloaded that ties to the children's sermon each week. Please let us know if you need anything during this uncertain time.
Six-Part Sermon Series:
1 Thessalonians - The Reason for Our Hope
We currently live in a society that is facing many challenges which impact our daily lives, our homes, our health and well-being, and our communities; however, we are and can be a people of hope. Please join us for our new six-week podcast series on The Reason for Our Hope based on Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians.
We will focus on one chapter in the letter each week:
Week 1 - Our Hope is grounded in God's grace and peace
Week 2 - Give thanks for the gospel message of faith, love, and hope
Week 3 - The challenges associated with effective, impactful ministries
Week 4 & Week 5 - Discover how we receive encouragement in the midst of anxiety and why it is important that we live lives that honor God
Week 6 - We are reminded why it is important to continue to proclaim the gospel, the Good News, until Jesus returns!
We can make a positive difference in this world one day at a time.
We will focus on one chapter in the letter each week:
Week 1 - Our Hope is grounded in God's grace and peace
Week 2 - Give thanks for the gospel message of faith, love, and hope
Week 3 - The challenges associated with effective, impactful ministries
Week 4 & Week 5 - Discover how we receive encouragement in the midst of anxiety and why it is important that we live lives that honor God
Week 6 - We are reminded why it is important to continue to proclaim the gospel, the Good News, until Jesus returns!
We can make a positive difference in this world one day at a time.
We are thrilled to welcome Grace Bennington as our new Director of Children's Ministries at Berea. Please join us in welcoming Grace!
Upcoming Events: All upcoming events have been cancelled due to the current Global Pandemic.
Events and Information
Sunday Morning Services
Please join us for Sunday School each Sunday morning beginning at 9:45am. There are classes available for all ages.
Worship service begins at 11:00am.
Please join us for Sunday School each Sunday morning beginning at 9:45am. There are classes available for all ages.
Worship service begins at 11:00am.
An Exciting Ministry Opportunity for Berea - The Duke Divinity Ministry
Berea Baptist Church is thrilled and excited to announce a new ministry opportunity. At least one Sunday per month, we invite a student from the Duke Divinity School Baptist House to come and preach during our 11:00 Worship hour. It is a wonderful opportunity for these students to get experience preaching in a pulpit as well as for our congregation and community to support this new generation of Biblical leaders and glean a new perspective of Worship.
If you have any questions, please reach out via our church email address or phone number.
If you have any questions, please reach out via our church email address or phone number.
