Week of Feb. 23, 2026 — UPDATE
Bethany folks brought pals to the church’s fourth annual “Palentine’s Day” celebration of friendship on February 14.
About two dozen people learned about the Scottish heritage of the Presbyterian Church at Bethany’s February 11 “Lunch and Learn” event.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join in a spirited—and spirit-filled—free discussion series on the challenges and rewards of getting older. The Feb. 23 class will meet at Venus Taproom, 1188-35th Avenue.
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.
Stop by any Wednesday for “Coffee & Conversation” … happening 8:30-10::30 a.m. in the Social Hall.
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.
Gather in prayer and reflection as we stand with our immigrant neighbors and their families. This interfaith prayer vigil is happening Thursday, Feb. 26, at the John Moss Federal Building at 4 p.m.
The monthly “Reaching Out” resource fair for those in our community who are in need takes place at Bethany 1-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 28.
Bethany’s “Monday Group” resumes in 2026 with a new study based on Richard Rohr’s book “Wondrous Encounters.”
Bethany is hosting another Food Closet volunteer morning Monday, March 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
Worship ServiceS
Here are just a few upcoming and recent services. Click here for more information about church services.
Rev. Janice Kamikawa will lead today’s service, which observes the second Sunday in Lent. The service starts at 10:30 a.m.
“Lead Us Not Into … Well, You Know”
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7and Matthew 4:1-11
Jim Guida, preaching
Tom Uhrhammer, liturgist
Jacquelyn Sneed, worship leader
Manh Ong and Cathy Sapunor, musicians
Nga Chau, sound and screen
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
Staying Connected
Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Bethany presents an online worship service. Log on to Facebook at about 10:20 a.m. for beautiful music.
ONLINE GIVING IS AVAILABLE—AND MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER, now that we are an increasingly aging congregation with many unable to attend services in person.
