Less
Simplicity, silence, sabbath, self-sacrifice. So much of the spiritual life can be summed up in one word: Less. That's our theme this Lent, the season for giving things up and living a little differently for 40 days or so. "Less." Less stuff. Less noise. Less busyness. Less ego. In a world that is always demanding more, what does it look like to be happy with less?
And on the other hand, in a world happy for many to have less, what does it look like to demand more: more equity, more justice, more voice? What is the call of the God who says, "Whatever you do for the least, you do for me?" Join us this Lent at Bethany as we explore it all, more or less.
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Creation Justice Small Group
Every other Tuesday
Join us twice a month on Tuesdays from 7-8 pm to tackle reducing our energy usage, planning our gardening, learning about Chicago green initiatives and just being in community with other people who love creation. Our Green Team is a member of the Thriving Faith Program through Faith in Place!
Sunday School
Next session: April 6th and April 13th
We have Sunday school in 3-week units, so that the kids can explore stories for a longer period and get comfortable with each other and their teachers. Then we'll take a 3-week break to give time for holidays, 3-day-weekends, etc.
Kids 4 and older are invited to go to Sunday School after passing the peace on those Sundays. We look forward to kicking off this year and continuing to support Bethany kids!
Art as|for|in Community
Thursdays in March
A mural in a Metra station. A mosaic on a school building. A sculpture in a park. Art is everywhere. But unfortunately, life gets so busy that it's easy to forget about it. We've likely passed public artwork without taking the time to fully appreciate the beauty and truth they offer, and the thoughtful labor behind its genius.
Join Kelli in March to explore Chicago public artwork through contemplative prayer, conversation and artistic expression, finding out what Art as Community, Art for Community and Art in Community means. Sign up for one or all four Thursdays using the QR code!
