Past Activities
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 1 worship service.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new animated film “Wildwood” on Tuesday, October 27 at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:45 a.m. The movie starts at 10:55 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany will again observe Reformation Sunday by celebrating with special Scottish refreshments on Sunday, October 25. The worship service starts 10:30 a.m., with goodies at 11:30 a.m. Wear tartan or plaid!
Gather in prayer, reflection and song as we stand with our immigrant neighbors and their families. This multi-faith prayer vigil—sponsored by Sacramento Area Congregations Together—is happening Wednesday, October 21, at the John Moss Federal Building at 12 noon.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new film “Sense and Sensibility” on Tuesday, October 20 at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:25 a.m. The movie starts at 10:55 a.m. Tickets are $7.50.
Lend a hand at the annual fall volunteer work weekend at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center (Lake Tahoe). October 1 is the deadline to sign up.
Join us for a free presentation about California’s ballot measures, led by Trisha Uhrhammer of the League of Women Voters. Refreshments will be served.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new fantasy feature “Practical Magic 2” on Tuesday, October 6 at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:20 a.m.. The movie starts at 10:50 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
The next Monday Group gathering is September 14 when we focus on “Compassionate Communication”—a skill we all need! Come at 10 a.m. to the church library.
Pop your cat, dog, turtle, gerbil, whatever, into the car on Sunday, October 4, 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! Stuffed animals are welcome!
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new action film “Heart of the Beast” on Tuesday, September 29 at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 11:05 a.m.. The movie starts at 11:35 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new biblical epic “Daniel and the Fiery Furnace” on Tuesday, September 22 at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:40 a.m. The movie starts at 11:10 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Gather in prayer, reflection and song as we stand with our immigrant neighbors and their families. This multi-faith prayer vigil—sponsored by Sacramento Area Congregations Together—is happening Wednesday, September 16, at the John Moss Federal Building at 12 noon.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new comedy “Runner” on Tuesday, September 15 at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:45 a.m.. The movie starts at 11:15 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new film Finding Emily” on Tuesday, September 8 at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:05 a.m.. The movie starts at 10:35 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the 25th anniversary release of ”Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” on Tuesday, September 1 at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:15 a.m.. The movie starts at 10:45 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany is hosting another Food Closet volunteer morning Monday, August 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Mark your calendar and reserve your place for Bethany’s annual Friends and Family Retreat, happening the weekend of August 7-9 at Lake Tahoe.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new film ”The Magic Faraway Tree” on Tuesday, August 25 at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 9:35 a.m.. The movie starts at 10:05 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Gather in prayer and reflection as we stand with our immigrant neighbors and their families. This multi-faith prayer vigil—sponsored by Sacramento Area Congregations Together—is happening Wednesday, August 19, at the John Moss Federal Building at 12 noon.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new film ”The Brink of War” on Tuesday, August 18 at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 9:30 a.m.. The movie starts at 10 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new film ”The Odyssey” on Tuesday, August 11, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:15 a.m.. The movie starts at 10:45 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new film ”Spiderman: Brand New Day” on Tuesday, August 4, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:05 a.m. The movie starts at 10:35 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new film ”The Odyssey” on Thursday, July 23, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 11:40 a.m. The movie starts at 12 noon. Tickets are $10.25
Gather in prayer and reflection as we stand with our immigrant neighbors and their families. This multi-faith prayer vigil—sponsored by Sacramento Area Congregations Together—is happening Wednesday, July 15, at the John Moss Federal Building at 10 a.m.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new live-action Disney film ”Moana” on Tuesday, July 14, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 9:55 a.m. The movie starts at 10:25 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new drama film ”Young Washington” on Tuesday, July 7, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:30 a.m. The movie starts at 11 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new action film ”Supergirl” on Monday, June 29, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 9:45 a.m. The movie starts at 10:15 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany is hosting another Food Closet volunteer morning Thursday, June 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the Disney/Pixar animated film ”Toy Story 5” on Tuesday, June 23, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:25 a.m. The movie starts at 10:55 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Teacher? Miracle-worker? Radical leader? Who was this guy whose name still resonates more than 2,000 years later? Come and find out more about Jesus in this 8-part series.
Gather in prayer and reflection as we stand with our immigrant neighbors and their families. This multi-faith prayer vigil—sponsored by Sacramento Area Congregations Together—is happening Wednesday, June 17, at the John Moss Federal Building at 10 a.m.
Honor the graduate in your family at Bethany’s June 14th worship service. Names of graduates will be read aloud and included in a special prayer. Grads need not attend the service.
Teacher? Miracle-worker? Radical leader? Who was this guy whose name still resonates more than 2,000 years later? Come and find out more about Jesus in this 8-part series.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the Nate Bargatze comedy ”The Breadwinner” on Tuesday, June 2, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 11:05. a.m. The movie starts at 11:35 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s popular spring nature walk returns Thursday, May 28. A light brunch will be served "tailgate style.” Trails are wheelchair- and walker-accessible. Meet 10 a.m. at the Cosumnes River Preserve—rain or shine!
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the biopic “Michael” on Monday, May 25. The film starts at 10:15 a.m. at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 9:45 Tickets are $7.25.
On Sunday, May 24, wear something red in celebration of Pentecost. Pentecost is a time to rejoice that we have been filled with God's spirit. Many consider this day the “birthday” of the Christian Church.
Gather in prayer and reflection as we stand with our immigrant neighbors and their families. This multi-faith prayer vigil—sponsored by Sacramento Area Congregations Together—is happening Wednesday, May 20 at the John Moss Federal Building at 10 a.m.
It’s BAA-ck. Bethany’s Movie Group invites all to view the movie “Sheep Detectives” starring Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson. Those in the group who saw it last week were amazed at its depth and expression of the Bible’s “good shepherd” message. So we are seeing it again!
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the charming new comedy “Sheep Detectives” on Tuesday, May 12. The film starts at 10:55 a.m. at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:25 a.m. Tickets are $7.75..
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the fun new comedy “The Devil Wears Prada 2” on Tuesday, May 5. The film starts at 1:05 p.m. at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 12:35 p.m. Tickets are $7.75..
Saturday, May 2 is Bethany’s annual Mother's Day Tea. No cost to attend! Bring the favorite women in your life and honor them! Men and children are invited, too!
Gather in prayer and reflection as we stand with our immigrant neighbors and their families. This multi-faith prayer vigil—sponsored by Sacramento Area Congregations Together—is happening Thursday, April 23 at the John Moss Federal Building at 12 noon.
Join in a spirited—and spirit-filled—free discussion series on the challenges and rewards of getting older.
Bethany’s “Monday Group” resumes in 2026 with a new study based on Richard Rohr’s book “Wondrous Encounters.”
The Easter Sunday service takes place April 5 starting 10:30 a.m. An Easter egg hunt will be held during the service and refreshments will be served after the service.
Bethany is hosting another Food Closet volunteer morning Monday, March 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
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’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the acclaimed new science fiction film “Project Hail Mary” on Tuesday, March 24. The film starts at 10:45 a.m. at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:15 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new Disney/Pixar animated film “Hoppers” on Tuesday, March 10. This delightfully fun film starts at 10:45 a.m. at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove.
On Monday, Feb. 23, Bethany family and friends are invited to see the new Kingdom Story production “I Can Only Imagine 2.” This inspiring film starts at 2:15 p.m. at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 1:45 p.m. Tickets are $7.75.
Bethany’s new Bible study program is coming to a close with its final session on Monday, January 12. Whether you attended any of the prior sessions or not, you will find something interesting to learn about your Bible and how it is useful to us in our lives.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new film ”The Magic Faraway Tree” on Tuesday, August 25 at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 9:35 a.m.. The movie starts at 10:05 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new film ”The Brink of War” on Tuesday, August 18 at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 9:30 a.m.. The movie starts at 10 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new film ”The Odyssey” on Tuesday, August 11, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:15 a.m.. The movie starts at 10:45 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new film ”Spiderman: Brand New Day” on Tuesday, August 4, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:05 a.m. The movie starts at 10:35 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new film ”The Odyssey” on Thursday, July 23, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 11:40 a.m. The movie starts at 12 noon. Tickets are $10.25
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new live-action Disney film ”Moana” on Tuesday, July 14, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 9:55 a.m. The movie starts at 10:25 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new drama film ”Young Washington” on Tuesday, July 7, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:30 a.m. The movie starts at 11 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new action film ”Supergirl” on Monday, June 29, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 9:45 a.m. The movie starts at 10:15 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the Disney/Pixar animated film ”Toy Story 5” on Tuesday, June 23, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:25 a.m. The movie starts at 10:55 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the Nate Bargatze comedy ”The Breadwinner” on Tuesday, June 2, at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 11:05. a.m. The movie starts at 11:35 a.m. Tickets are $7.25.
Bethany’s popular spring nature walk returns Thursday, May 28. A light brunch will be served "tailgate style.” Trails are wheelchair- and walker-accessible. Meet 10 a.m. at the Cosumnes River Preserve—rain or shine!
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the biopic “Michael” on Monday, May 25. The film starts at 10:15 a.m. at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 9:45 Tickets are $7.25.
It’s BAA-ck. Bethany’s Movie Group invites all to view the movie “Sheep Detectives” starring Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson. Those in the group who saw it last week were amazed at its depth and expression of the Bible’s “good shepherd” message. So we are seeing it again!
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the charming new comedy “Sheep Detectives” on Tuesday, May 12. The film starts at 10:55 a.m. at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:25 a.m. Tickets are $7.75..
Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the fun new comedy “The Devil Wears Prada 2” on Tuesday, May 5. The film starts at 1:05 p.m. at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 12:35 p.m. Tickets are $7.75..
Saturday, May 2 is Bethany’s annual Mother's Day Tea. No cost to attend! Bring the favorite women in your life and honor them! Men and children are invited, too!
Bethany’s popular “Winter Wander” nature walk returns February 25, 2026. Cocoa, coffee and tea and goodies will be available "tailgate style.” Trails are wheelchair- and walker-accessible.
We’re celebrating friendship on “Palentine’s Day”—Saturday, February 14, at Venus Taproom in the South Land Park area. Join us for goodies between 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and bring a pal or two!
Lunch and Learn at Bethany! On Wednesday, Feb. 11, enjoy a craft project & a delicious meal while we discover more about the Scottish foundations of the Presbyterian Church! $5/person; reservations limited. Due date to sign up is Feb. 2.