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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Maundy Thursday
April 2nd
On the last night of his life, Jesus gathered with his friends and disciples. You know the feeling: something’s about to change, maybe forever. Maybe you’re the only one who knows it, while everyone else seems oblivious.
Join Bethany for an intimate, immersive service of music, food, wine, and stories from some Chicago guests about unforgettable meals, last words, betrayal, friendship… Remember the first last supper in a new way.
We’re starting early so folks with kids can come; knock off work early, or show up when you can. RSVPs are helpful for meal planning but if you forget, please come anyway.
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!
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.
