Attend June 9 & 23 "Chatback" Sessions To Get Straight Info & Share Ideas

June 9 and June 23—following the morning worship service—join us for informal gatherings: "The Future in Focus" led by the AC (Presbytery Administrative Commission) working alongside our Session during our time of transition.

These will be opportunities to share hearts and minds about future plans for Bethany. Until then, be thinking how you might answer these questions:
• What brings you joy in the Bethany ministry?
• What are some memorable events in Bethany history?
• What do you hope for in the future?
• What causes you to worry about the future?
• What is your vision for ministry at Bethany?
• What is the meaning of ministry at Bethany?

"Blue Christmas" Service Offered Solace & Comfort

On December 8, Bethany hosted an informal “Blue Christmas” service—so named because it is common for people to feel a “bit blue” around the holiday season. The service enabled participants to find solace and comfort from the grief, loneliness and sadness they might be experiencing this time of year. Rev. Jesse Larson and Rev. Janice Kamikawa led the service, which featured music by pianist Natalya Amelchenko and vocal soloist Barbara Greene. Many thanks to the volunteers who provided a delicious soup supper preceding the service.