Bethany is a creative, queer-affirming, intentionally intergenerational neighborhood church. We're a home for open-minded, wholehearted, hands-on faith. You’re invited!
Our worship theme for May is Spring Migration:
This May, Vince is finally doing it! A worship theme all about birds! (And also about us.) The next few weeks are the ones that birders live for each year, as millions of migrants make their way back to their breeding grounds for the summer, and we get to see species that aren’t here most of the time. But migration is not just travel, it’s transformation, as many of the birds molt from their drab winter feathers to their bold breeding plumage. Spring is a time to talk change- the way we understand ourselves, our faith, our world. A time to be renewed and be vibrant. So join us for worship this month!
Join us this Sunday at 10:30 am in the sanctuary or online.
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Spring Migration Birding Group
May 4th
In celebration of our May theme, “Spring Migration,” Vince Amlin and Xander King will be leading a birding small group on Monday mornings, May 4, 11, and 18 at 7am at Montrose Bird Sanctuary. These are the weeks that birders wait for all year, primetime for spotting spring migrants in their beautiful breeding plumage. No experience necessary. Just sign up, bring a pair of binoculars, and join us at a world-famous birding spot right in our own neighborhood.
The Ancient World of Jesus Small Group
May 7th
Jesus said some outlandish things. But when we recognize that he lived in a specific historical moment of political and religious conflict, his ideas make a whole lot more sense. Together, we will learn about the ancient context that influenced Jesus' ministry to help us better interpret and apply his teachings as we navigate our own turbulent times as individuals, citizens, and seekers of justice. The group will meet May 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Sign up here!
Family Campout
May 23rd- 25th
Bethany UCC is making plans for our second family camp out weekend for Memorial Day weekend!
We again have reservations at Tower Hill UCC Camp in Sawyer, Michigan (right next to Warren Dunes State Park). The weekend will run Saturday afternoon May 23 to late morning Monday May 25.
The camp has hiking trails, sports fields, camp fire rings, and is walkable the beach on Lake Michigan! Read more at the link below.
To confirm plans for lodging and food, we are asking for an RSVP by Wendesday April 15.
For more information, and to let us know whether you can join us this year, please RSVP at this Google Form.
Questions? Please contact Pastor Vince or Charlie Wysong.
