About us

Bethany Reformed Presbyterian Church is a member of the congregation of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP). Bethany ARP Church began as the Friend of Sinners Reformed Bible Study in Maple Falls in November of 2020 (covidtime) with the recognition that Rural Whatcom County's deepest need is to hear and receive the free offer of the gospel of Jesus Christ and His gracious salvation. We rely on Scripture alone for preaching, prayer, and singing Psalms.

In the Summer of 2024, Friend of Sinners Reformed Church (ARP) was gifted the historic Bethany Chapel and cemetery by Pastor Gilbert Gunderson. The marvel of this kindness from the LORD absolutely amazes us. Because the church facility has been known as "Bethany" since a group of Norwegian Lutherans erected the chapel building in 1907, we chose to change our name to Bethany ARP in keeping with the heritage of the place God has provided and maintained for His own worship and the discipleship of His people for all these years.