Community Bible Study
CBS Bethesda, where CBS first started 50 years ago, invites you to discover God through the study of His Word, the Bible. Our groups meet on Tuesdays during the school year. Each class participant receives a course book with home study questions and commentaries for each lesson. Each week, you will participate in small group discussions and a large group teaching. From time to time, extended fellowship gatherings will provide special times of sharing and relationship building within the class.
In-Person Women's Groups
In-Person Men's Group
In-Person ESOL Group
In-Person Children's Program
Online Women's Group
Online Co-Ed Group
Online ESOL Groups
Tuesday Evening 7:45 PM To 9:00 PM
Online Women's Group (NEW THIS YEAR!)
Online ESOL Group
Registration Fee: $35 per adult, $10 per child
(scholarships available)
First day of CBS 2025-2026 is Sept 9, 2025
Join us for a 30-week study through this collection of Holy Spirit-inspired poetry that captures the highs and lows of life. This Bible study organizes the Psalms thematically, making it easier to grasp their main ideas and apply them to your own conversations with God.
Check out the video trailer here:
LEADERSHIP
MINISTRIES
Next Gen Ministry
Our Children's Program serves children ages 6 months to elementary. Children experience the love of Jesus through a variety of activities such as Bible teaching, Scripture memory work, crafts and other activities, we seek to provide an online experience where children can learn about Jesus' wonderful love for them. We also come alongside parents as they teach and train their children to live out God’s truths in their lives. Elementary age children will begin the day with the younger children and then will split off to a CBS Primary study.
Ethnos
If you’re learning to speak English as a second language, then this specialized CBS group – Ethnos – might be just perfect for you! Our cities, neighborhoods, schools and communities are multicultural, and it’s our desire to bring the life-transforming benefits of an in-depth Bible study to people whose first language is not English. Ethnos lessons are shorter and slightly simplified. We offer in-person and online (daytime and evening) groups. Please register online and e-mail bethesda.cbsclass@gmail.com to indicate Ethnos.
Upcoming Events
Locations and registration
Year 2025-2026
MAINFourth Presbyterian Church
Register here to study in-person. Our groups include several Women's groups, a Men's group, ESOL group and NextGen (children ages 6 months to elementary)
5500 River Rd, Bethesda, 20816
Tue at 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Co-Ed
ONLINEBethesda MD Adult Ministry 1
This group is now full. Spots are still available in our evening Online group (Bethesda MD Adult Ministry 3) or click the '>' to send us a request to be placed on the waitlist for this morning Women's group.
Meets online only
Tue at 08:55 AM - 10:10 AM
Female
ONLINEBethesda MD Adult Ministry 2
This group is now full. Click the '>' to request to be placed on the waitlist.
Meets online only
Tue at 10:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Co-Ed
ONLINEBethesda MD Ethnos 1
This group is almost at capacity. Register soon!
Meets online only
Tue at 09:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Female
ONLINEBethesda MD Ethnos 2
This group is almost at capacity. Register soon!
Meets online only
Tue at 07:45 PM - 09:00 PM
Female
ONLINEBethesda MD Adult Ministry 3
NEW GROUP! Time may be adjusted a little as we get closer to the first day of class. This group is almost at capacity. Register soon!
Meets online only
Tue at 07:45 PM - 09:00 PM
Female