Bethany Evangelical Free Church

About this church

Bethany Evangelical Free Church in West Orange, New Jersey holds its Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. at 30 Ashwood Terrace, just off Main Street. The site describes a multi-cultural congregation that belongs to the Evangelical Free Church of America, with worshipful music and a biblical message. The Sunday service is also broadcast on Facebook at 10:30 a.m. under the name befcnj. The church was formally organized in 1934 by a group of Norwegian Christians, and the building on Ashwood Terrace was completed in 1941, with later additions that include classrooms, a larger sanctuary, a kitchen, and a gym and fellowship hall.

A fellowship meal follows on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. During the week the church offers Bible studies for men, women, and the whole church, along with prayer meetings. Youth ministry is carried out through the Bethany Center for Champions, a nonprofit community development corporation that runs after-school programs for young people in West Orange. A Vacation Bible Camp for children has been held in the summer. Visitors with questions about faith are invited to talk with a pastor or elder after a Sunday service, and the office can be reached by phone at 973-325-1766. Confirm times with the church before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Sunday worship, programs, fellowship meals · Address and visit info · Church history

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