Looking for a place to celebrate Easter? Bethany is a creative, queer-affirming, intentionally intergenerational neighborhood church. We're a home for open-minded, wholehearted, hands-on faith, and we would love for you to celebrate with us!
We'll have a special service Sunday April 5th at 10:30am featuring baritone Keanon Kyles and string quartet: Eleanor Bartsch (violin), Cristina Buciu (violin), Sava Velkoff (viola) and Nick Photinos (cello).Also featured will be oboist Carlie Meeker and Music Director Yasuko Oura on piano!
After worship, join us for a celebratory potluck coffee hour, an Easter egg hunt for the kids, and yummy snacks for all to enjoy! Show up with something to share or come empty handed, we'll have plenty for everyone! It takes lots of hands to make this celebration happen, sign up here if you’re able to help!
Bring your kids, your friends, your chosen family, your parents who have been bugging you to go to church with them and come celebrate God’s resurrecting love. All are welcome!
Join us this Sunday at 10:30 am in the sanctuary or online.
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Faith & Politics Small Group
April 12th
Join Dublin-based Susan Burgess on-line for the second round of “Faith and Politics,” a small group that addresses injustice in relation to our concepts of faith (broadly understood). Bond with other Bethany members as we try to make sense of the current state of the world and our place in it. We’ll explore how others such as Harvey Milk (LGBT activist), Fred Hampton (Black Panther activist), and Judi Bari (environmental activist) have tried to make political change in a way that aligns with their visions of a just world. Group members will view documentaries on their own, which we will then discuss together as a group in weekly meetings on Zoom on Sunday, April 12, 19, and 26 from 2-3 pm central time. Sign up here!
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.
