Palm Sunday is a moving remembrance of Jesus's entrance into Jerusalem more than 2,000 years ago. We'‘ll wave the traditional palm branches today … and everyone gets one to take home!
The Kings are coming to Bethany Sunday, January 7! The morning begins with a procession by Bethany’s very own magi at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Each person will receive a gift from the Kings. Rev. Jesse will present everybody with their own “word star” to help guide them through the new year.
Join us for a service of familiar Christmas carols and the Christmas story as we welcome the Christ child into our midst again. This family friendly service starts 5 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Créches—another name for “nativity scene”—are put on display each Christmas in many homes. This year, Bethany invites everyone to bring their créches to display during the Sunday, December 17, worship service.
We need helpers for about an hour starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, November 25, to hand wreaths and garlands and set up the Christmas tree.
All Saints Day has become a tradition at Bethany as we remember and celebrate the lives of those who have gone before. Bring photos of loved ones to display on the “celebration of life” tables … and light a candle in remembrance of someone special during the November 5 worship service.
Pop your cat, dog, turtle, gerbil, whatever, into the car on Sunday, October 22, and show up at 4 p.m. at Bethany! The annual “blessing of the pets” will take place out-of-doors (moved to the adjacent social hall in case of rain). If you can’t bring your pet, bring a photo!
World Communion Sunday is celebrated the first Sunday of October. This festive and insightful day—which has its origins in the Presbyterian Church—is now observed by churches of many denominations throughout the world. This year World Communion Sunday is October 1.
Palm Sunday is a moving remembrance of Jesus's entrance into Jerusalem more than 2,000 years ago. We'‘ll wave the traditional palm branches today … and everyone gets one to take home!
Bethany will host a special “Service of Healing” Sunday, March 26, at 10:30 a.m.
The one-hour service, led by Rev. Jesse Larson and Rev. Janice Kamikawa, will focus on healing and wholeness.
This year, churches in the South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership—of which Bethany is a member—will return to holding a live, in-person Ash Wednesday service.
It’s happening Wednesday, February 22, starting 7 p.m., at the Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church, 6929 Franklin Blvd. (about 2.5 miles southeast of Bethany).
Bethany’s January 29th worship service will focus on creativity. Whether or not you feel you have a creative streak or talent, this day is for you! Do you sing? Play an instrument? Write poetry? Contact Rev. Jesse to see how you can be included in the January 29th service. We also invite you to bring something you made to display during the service—or just bring something that gives you joy!
Diá de los Tres Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) is returning to Bethany Sunday, Jan. 8 The morning begins with a procession by Bethany’s very own magi at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Small gifts for everybody from the magi!
Start your 2023 right by participating in the New Year worship service!
Christmas falls on a Sunday ever so often and it seems fitting to leave the tinsel and gifts for a little while to observe the birth of Jesus. Join us Sunday, December 25, for what promises to be a lovely and lively celebration of Christ’s birthday. PJs welcome!
Join us for a service of familiar Christmas carols and the Christmas story as we welcome the Christ child into our midst again. The service starts 5 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Créches—another name for “nativity scene”—are put on display each Christmas in many homes. This year, Bethany invites everyone to bring their créches to display during the Sunday, December 18, worship service.
Please join us at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27, to hang Christmas wreaths and garlands in the sanctuary!
All Saints Day has become a tradition at Bethany as we remember and celebrate the lives of those who have gone before. Bring photos of loved ones to display on the “celebration of life” tables … light a candle in remembrance of someone special.
This popular community event returns on Sunday, October 23, at 4 p.m. The brief service and pet blessing will take place out-of-doors (moved to the adjacent social hall in case of rain). You may alternately choose to participate from your car.
World Communion Sunday is celebrated the first Sunday of October. This festive and insightful day—which has its origins in the Presbyterian Church—is now observed by churches of many denominations throughout the world. This year World Communion Sunday is October 2.
Sunday, September 9 is "Affirming Sunday,” a time taken to celebrate the gifts that all humans are endowed with by our creator. We especially want to give thanks for the lights shined by GLBTQ+ folks. Special guest musician: KC Shane.
All Saints Day has become a tradition at Bethany as we remember and celebrate the lives of those who have gone before. There’s even a way to remember your dearly departed pets!
YOU ARE INVITED to submit names of loved ones who have passed away since October 2020. Those names will be read during the worship service Sunday, November 7, starting 10:30 a.m. If you can’t attend in person, you may view via Facebook Live. Names should be received in the church office by 12 noon on Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Bethany will host a special “Service of Healing and Prayer” Sunday, October 10, at 10:30 a.m.
The one-hour service, led by Rev. Jesse Larson, will focus on healing and reconciliation. You may submit prayer requests online if you cannot attend in person.
This popular community event returns on Sunday, October 3, at 4 p.m. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, this year’s Blessing of the Pets will take place as a drive-through event. Chairs will be available on the church lawn for those wishing to participate “safely distanced” out of doors; masks are required.
World Communion Sunday is celebrated the first Sunday of October. This festive and insightful day—which has its origins in the Presbyterian Church—is now observed by churches of many denominations throughout the world. This year World Communion Sunday is October 3.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (every year) which happens to be on Valentines Day, Feb. 14th (this year), so Bethany is taking a cue from the calendar and beginning our Lenten Season with a sermon from Song of Songs titled "Love is Strong as Death."
Near the end of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a young woman named Rose says "we're going to win this war, not by fighting what we hate, but saving what we love." Traditionally, Lent is a season during which people choose to abstain from certain activities or behaviors that are seen as vices--which is kind of like fighting what we hate. We think that the church and the world may be better served by making Lent a season in which we save what we love. Seen this way, Lent is not first a foremost a season to turn off all our troublesome activities and behaviors (though that may result), but to turn on life-giving activities and behaviors.
This sermon series explores six #LentOn Practices found in the Gospel readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. On the surface, these less explicitly religious (and sometimes bizarre) practices may not seems ultra spiritual, but join us for worship, and try them on.
On Good Friday, we'll revisit the opening theme with a sermon titled "Death is Strong as Love," and then on Easter Sunday will conclude the series with a sermon titled (spoiler alert) "Love Wins!."
