bethel

Mariners' worship space

A bethel is a place of worship, especially a chapel for sailors or a nonconformist church.

The word comes from Hebrew meaning "house of God." In some contexts, bethel refers to a hallowed or sacred place more generally: The old meetinghouse served as a bethel for the community. (Capitalized Bethel is a place name.)

chapel

sanctuary

Protected sacred space

sermon · altar · pulpit · pews · hymns · pastor · minister · clergy · communion · bible

seamen

mariner

One who navigates ships

  • sailorSeafaring crew member
  • harborSafe anchorage for ships
  • portDocking place for ships

mission · seafarer · dockside · waterfront · chaplain · refuge · shore · maritime · nautical · vessel

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