Bethany Church News • ARCHIVE
2024
At 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, all are encouraged to stand outside their homes, in the shopping center parking lot, at the McDonald’s drive-through … wherever! … and ring a bell to promote fellowship, peace and justice. If you come to the 5 p.m. Christmas Eve service, you can ring at Bethany and take home your own bell!
With the help of some dedicated volunteers, Bethany’s sanctuary was decorated Saturday, November 30, for Advent and Christmas.
Bethany provided brunch to several dozen SSIP Food Closet volunteers on duty November 30—one of the Food Closet’s busiest days of the year.
Bethany’s November 24 worship service was followed by a Thanksgiving luncheon.
Join us in prayer for peace, dignity, kindness, and justice on election.
At the November 3 worship service, Bethany observed All Saints Day, when the lives of the “saints” in our lives—from all times and places—were honored. See the photos!
On October 27 Bethany observed Reformation Sunday, a time to celebrate the origins of the Presbyterian Church.
At a special “Lunch & Learn” event held October 20, Bethany member Trisha Uhrhammer discussed measures that will be up for vote in the November election
A team of six volunteers—alumni of Bethany’s youth group from the 1970s, plus spouses—spent an extended weekend of October 10-13 working to improve a special place at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center (South Lake Tahoe).
All are invited to honor the life and legacy of Bethany member Jackie Hilderbrand, who passed away September 19, 2024. The service will take place at Bethany on Friday, October 11, at 4 p.m.
Ten dogs (and a few cherished stuffed animals, plus photos of absent pets) were blessed at Bethany's October 6 outdoor "Blessing of the Animals" service.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is working with churches in communities affected by Hurricane Helene to help with clean-up and restoration. You can lend a hand.
Celebrate the worldwide Christian tradition by bringing something to display on the worship table this coming Sunday, October 6!
Gather at Bethany on Monday morning, October 7, for a discussion drawn from the acclaimed book “The Chosen: 40 Days with Jesus.” The discussion, led by Barbara Greene, will focus on the topic “Be Bold.”
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is working with churches in communities affected by Hurricane Helene to help with clean-up and restoration—and you can help.
Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center is in need of individuals and families to help “winterize” the buildings and grounds Friday evening (October 11) through Sunday morning (October 13). All ages can help!
The memorial service for Jo McHurd has been postponed to a future date. Please watch for it to be rescheduled.
Here, for you to read and reflect upon, is a review of what was discovered by Bethany members in their reading and discussion of the acclaimed book "Sailboat Church."
On Sunday, Sept. 1, stay after the worship service for another of our “future in focus” gatherings.
All are invited to honor the life and legacy of longtime Bethany member Dolores McMackin, who passed away July 23, 2024.
Find out what happened at the church retreat! Rev. Judy Davis will review what she presented. Free lunch follows!
Two dozen church members and friends traveled to Lake Tahoe August 9-11 for Bethany’s annual retreat.
Five Bethany members showed up at the church Food Closet volunteer morning on July 29 to lend a hand.
“I love this church, the part of the body of Christ that is the Presbyterian Church (USA),” says Rev. Jihyun Oh, newly elected PCUSA Stated Clerk.
On Sunday, July 21, stay after the worship service for another of our “future in focus” gatherings.
For a second week, Bethany opens its Social Hall as a community cooling center—July 10-12 from 3-8 p.m.
Please get names of your grads to the church office or to the Bethany prayer chain by Friday, July 5 so we may include them in our special blessing on Sunday, July 7.
Volunteer hosts are needed to help as Bethany opens its Social Hall as a community cooling center Monday-Friday, July 1-5, from 3-8 p.m.
2023
Bethany’s 2023 Christmas Eve candlelight service achieved the highest attendance since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the help of some dedicated volunteers, Bethany’s sanctuary was decorated Saturday, November 25, for Advent and Christmas.
Bethany provided cookies, cake and freshly baked brownies to the several dozen SSIP Food Closet volunteers on duty on November 21—one of the Food Closet’s busiest days of the year.
Bethany’s November 19 service was observed as “giving Sunday,” when pledges of financial support for the coming year were accepted and dedicated.
A hearty “thank you” to Bethany. members and friends who gathered several days to deep clean the church sanctuary.
Rev. Jesse Larson led today’s worship service, during which Bethany celebrated ancestors in faith and family.
Bethany’s second annual Trunk or Treat event, held the afternoon of October 29, drew more than 600 area children and parents.
On October 29 Bethany observed Reformation Sunday, a time to celebrate the origins of the Presbyterian Church.
The memorial service celebrating the life of Bob Betts is set for Friday, November 3, at 11 a.m.
Amidst yips and yaps and howls, about a dozen pets were blessed at Bethany’s “Blessing of the Pets” event Sunday afternoon, October 22.
A team of six volunteers—alumni of Bethany’s youth group from the 1970s, plus spouses—spent the weekend of October 13-15 working to improve a special place at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center (South Lake Tahoe).
World Communion Sunday was observed October 1 at Bethany, with many beautiful items brought by church members and friends to enhance the communion table.
Eight from Bethany—current and former members—will help “spruce up” the buildings and grounds at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center October 13-15.
Bethany’s building and parking lot were the site of another community resource fair on Saturday, September 23.
Bethany members and friends joined with the family of Mary Harbison to celebrate her 89th birthday.
Bethany’s building and parking lot were the site of an afternoon community resource fair on Saturday, August 26.
Thirty church members and friends traveled to Lake Tahoe August 11-13 for Bethany’s annual retreat.
Following up on Bethany’s 2023 retreat topic “Jerusalem: A Holy Paradox,” here are two local opportunities to learn more about conditions in the Middle East.
Chicago-based singer-songwriter Matt Black presented a concert before a packed crowd at Bethany Sunday afternoon, August 6.
Susan Just and Jim Guida were installed as elders at the July 9, 2023 worship service.
Bethany members and friends were among a sold-out crowd viewing Shakespeare’s MacBeth on July 9.
Percussionist Ben Ofori enriched Bethany’s June 25 worship service with his musical talent.
At the June 18 worship service, Bethany honored dads, the faith journeys of our young people, and the dedication of those who make possible the ministry and mission of the church.
Choo choo! Bethany members and friends enjoyed a morning together touring the California State Railroad Museum.
A nature walk celebrating God’s creation was held April 22 at the Cosumnes River Preserve.
Bethany celebrated “Holy Humor Sunday”—an ancient tradition—on the Sunday following Easter.
Bethany’s beautiful and uplifting April 9 worship service celebrated Christ’s resurrection.
