Bethlehem United Church of Christ

6400 Oak Hill Road, Evansville, IN 47725 (812) 867-2497
Service Times: Saturday 5:30 pm (blended), Sunday 10:15 (traditional)

Bethlehem UCC is located on the North side of Evansville, about 10 minutes south of the airport and 10-15 minutes north of metropolitan Evansville.

The Sanctuary, built in 1924, is described as Gothic in detail with natural light oak cushioned pews, seats 350 people comfortably. The sanctuary has an altar centered rather than pulpit centered design. The altar is centered and elevated to signify the importance of the rituals of the church. The most elevated area in the sanctuary is the preaching pulpit to the right of the altar where the minister delivers the sermon or message. The preaching pulpit is prominently placed to signify the importance of the spoken word of God. The sanctuary has a main center aisle, 75 feet long, and two side aisles.

Bethlehem is a church much favored for weddings. Its excellent pipe organ, center aisle, and attractive, light-filled sanctuary make it the perfect setting. Go to the Church Facilities Tour page to get a look at their buildings and campus. Non-members are welcome to be married at Bethlehem. The policies and fees for non-members are below. Church members are asked to call the church office and speak to the pastors for special fee and wedding service scheduling guidelines. Non-members who do not have an active member as an immediate relative will be assigned a pastor to officiate at their ceremony. Active church members or their immediate family can request to have their wedding officiated by either of the two pastors depending on the pastors' schedules. The church secretary can give you a tour of the sanctuary and dressing rooms during normal office hours 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. One of the best ways to get a feeling of what a wedding would be like is to come to any of their worship services. At the 10:15 am Sunday worship service the magnificent organ is played.

• They require a two-hour pre-marriage counselling session with the minister as soon as possible, and lunch with a married couple from the church to get their perspective on a healthy marriage.
• Guest ministers may be invited by Bethlehem's minister if you request.
• No secular music is allowed, but you may request an organist of your choosing if you wish.
• No flash photography is allowed.
• Only bubbles and handbells can be used as you leave the building (no rice or birdseed).
• No alcohol allowed on the premises.
• Fees are listed at the bottom of their "Weddings" page (linked above).
• Quotes for use of their Fellowship Hall for receptions are available upon request.