Church profile
Bethel Baptist Church East
Baptist · Detroit, MI
Baptist in Detroit
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About this church
Bethel Baptist Church East gathers at 5715 Holcomb Street on Detroit's east side. Corporate worship begins Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and is available both in person and through the church's YouTube and Facebook channels. The congregation describes itself as historic, multigenerational, and inclusive, with a shared rhythm of growing, serving, and worshiping together. Its visitor information also points to an evening Bible study streamed online, giving people another way to become familiar with the church before or after a first Sunday visit.
Bethel East traces its beginning to prayer meetings organized in a Detroit home in 1920. That history now continues through ministries with practical roles inside and beyond the church. Community Outreach focuses on evangelizing, equipping, and empowering people on Detroit's east side; other teams support children, youth, music, communications, hospitality, meals, and care for the worship space. The church's stated mission is to continue the work of Jesus through the Holy Spirit and demonstrate the gospel through both proclamation and service. For prospective visitors, the clearest picture is a long-established Baptist congregation with a 10:00 Sunday gathering, online access, midweek Bible teaching, and multiple ways to serve the surrounding neighborhood rather than remaining connected only during worship.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, Sunday worship, online access, and congregation identity · Official visitor information and Bible study access · Official ministries and Eastside community outreach · Official congregational history
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Location
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9844 Woodward Ave
Sunday Mass — 11:00 AM
Researched profile150 Michigan Ave
Sunday Worship — 8:30 AM
Researched profile170 E Jefferson Ave
Sunday Holy Communion — 8:45 AM
Researched profile4800 Woodward Ave
Sunday Morning Prayer — 7:30 AM
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