Show & Tell
Our worship theme for August is Show & Tell: A Faith Made for Sharing:
James wrote, "Be doers of the word, and not hearers only." Jesus said, "Go and tell John what you see and hear." In other words: show and tell. That's our theme for the rest of August. We're tapping into that childhood joy of getting to bring something special from home to school. A way of introducing yourself more fully, of sharing what matters to you, of spreading the word about something good. All of which is what we're already about at Bethany. We come here to know and be known, to talk about what's important, and to invite others into the fun. We hope you'll join in by bringing something with you each week to worship. (Yes, adults too!) Here's the plan for Show & Tell:
August 9 - Bring something that matters to you.
August 16 - Bring something amazing.
August 23 - Bring something you found.
August 30 - Bring something to donate to Back Bay Mission (list of needed items to come!)
Join us this Sunday! We’ll hear our first Show & Tell sermon from Pastor Vince (as part of this, you’re asked to bring something that matters to you this week). For music, we’ll hear from Jordan Harris (Office Manager & tenor) and Yasuko Oura (piano), who will be sharing some Adele and John Legend tunes! After worship, join us for coffee hour!
Summer Worship
We spend summer worship in our beautiful courtyard to catch whatever breezes we can at 10 a.m. Bring a blanket (although we have chairs!), bring your iced coffee, bring your kiddo(s), and join us for the same eclectic, joyful worship we have year-round.
Join us Sundays at 10 am on the lawn (weather permitting) or online.
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Down Home Shrimp Boil & (mostly) Friendly Games Night
August 29th
On Saturday night, August 29th, we're eating them into house and home. Join us on the lawn at Bethany UCC for a low country shrimp boil, euchre tourney, and games night. (Have a game you love? Bring it!)
Why? Because Bethany's going back to Biloxi, MS to keep people in their homes, repair houses, and serve those who are living without either.
Also because: when was the last time you went to a shrimp boil??? Elbows on the table, a feast poured out on a paper table cloth, eating with your hands...Shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and a vegetarian pot too (with veggie sausage). Soft drinks, mocktails, with beer and wine available for a suggested donation.
Roll up and eat your fill for a good cause.
You can also kick in by way of a silent auction, raffle, or straight-up donation (there's an option with the tickets).
Get Knit Together!
Last Tuesdays
Bethany is full of crafters and crafters-to-be (and people who like to hang out with crafters) and now there's a time and place for all of it. Join Emily Kuttner on the last Tuesday of each month (June 30 - Dec 29 for starters) in the fellowship hall. BYO knitting, crocheting, whittling, doodling, and/or a friend and hang out with music and conversation. Open to all, regardless of knitting knowledge, skill-level, or interest. No sign up necessary.
Gathering Sunday
September 13th
We're excited to kick-off this program year and celebrate with a party on the front lawn. Join us to re-energize and rejuvenate for the fall!
Sunday September 13th will also be our first day returning to 10:30am worship time. It will also mark the return of Nursery Care! We’ll enjoy a potluck together on the lawn after worship (please plan to bring something yummy to share!) and we’ll also have a fun activity lined up (still TBD - stay tuned!)
We’re looking forward to celebrating with you!
