Our Delmar History

It all started when…

Bethlehem Lutheran Church began as a mission church in 1955 under the Rev. Lawrence Heuchert at Delmar Public Library on Sunday morning and the Slingerlands Fire House for Lenten and Advent Wednesday night services. A cornerstone was laid for a building on seven acres of land on the corners of Elm and Murray in April 1956. The first worship service was in November 1956, dedicating the worship and education facilities. There were ninety charter members.

As the congregation grew, a parsonage and new worship facility was built on the existing land. The parsonage was dedicated in January 1966 and the new worship facility in 1970. The original worship building became the Parish Hall and Contemporary worship was held there until 2017 when a new Contemporary facility was built and dedicated.

And Now…

In 2009, an organizational structure was approved by the voting members of the congregation. Our Church Council consists of five congregational officers, six members-at-large, all of whom are elected. The Senior/Sole Pastor serves as a non-voting, ex officio, member.

In April 2022, Rev. Jessy Wilson became the Sole Pastor.