Our Mission
GTHBA’s mission centers on spreading the Gospel as taught by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and extending charity to people in need.
Read our historyFaith • Fellowship • Service
A community rooted in faith and service.
Welcome to the Gedame Tekle Haymanot Bible Association, serving the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo community through Bible study, fellowship, charitable outreach, and media ministry.
Bible Study
Monday • Wednesday • Friday
Mission
Gospel teaching and charity
Community
Washington Metropolitan Area
Welcome
Gedame Tekle Haymanot Bible Association
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, GTHBA welcomes visitors to learn about its mission and the faith and history of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
EOTC History
Explore the historic understanding of the Church, its worship, tradition, Scriptures, fasting, prayer, saints, and sacred practices.
Explore EOTC history
Support the Mission
GTHBA has a long tradition of charitable work in the United States, Ethiopia, and refugee communities, including major famine-relief fundraising.
Ask how to supportCommunity Service
Faith expressed through action
Founded in the Washington area, GTHBA has combined regular Bible study with charitable outreach and community-wide celebrations. Its history includes emergency hunger relief, support for people in Ethiopia and Kenyan refugee camps, and cooperation among Ethiopian Orthodox churches across North America.
1991
Association established1993
Nonprofit incorporation$400K+
Raised for 1998 famine reliefCharity video carried forward from the current GTHBA website.
Psalm 37:31
“The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.”
Our Patron Saint
Saint Tekle Haymanot
Saint Tekle Haymanot (Takla Haymanot, “Plant of Faith”), c. 1215–1313, is remembered as an Ethiopian monk and founder of a major monastic community. He is venerated in the Ethiopian and Coptic Orthodox traditions.
His feast is observed on August 17, and the 24th day of each Ethiopian-calendar month is traditionally dedicated to his remembrance.