Welcome to Bethany
Welcome to Bethany Lutheran Church on Bainbridge Island, Washington, and thanks for visiting us on the web. At Bethany, we seek to do God's will through joyful outreach near and far, hospitality toward all, and spritual growth that amazes. You'll find details about us and our ministries on this site.
Visitors are always welcome to join us in worship and in service to our Lord. If you're thinking of joining us at worship for the first time, you'll find some useful information under the Visiting tab.
Thanks for visiting us on the web, and we hope to see you soon face to face.
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Endowment Applications Solicited
The Bethany Endowment Committee will be making distributions of $4,000-$6,000 at the end of September, in gratitude for the generosity of Bethany members and in recognition that this is a time when many ministries need extra support. Requests from outside Bethany must be sponsored by a member. Get an application online. Applications are due September 15.
High School Youth Serve in New Orleans
Our youth have returned from New Orleans where they helped to rebuild homes. Five years after Hurricane Katrina, there is still plenty of work to be done. Our group worked in heavily hit St. Bernard Parish with the St. Bernard Project. See pictures from the event in the Publications section of this site.
Karibu Sunday, September 12
In the spirit of karibu (ki-Swahili for "welcome"), Bethany will be celebrating with a single worship service at 9 a.m. on September 12, followed by an open house and an all-church potluck. This will be an occasion of inviting (bringing friends and neighbors), uniting (gathering in worship as one community), and igniting (getting ready for the fall season). Come take part in this new thing God is doing among us at Bethany.
New Worship Schedule Starts September 19
Multiple opportunities for worship and education in Bethany's fall schedule, starting Sunday, Sept. 19.
- 8:00-9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
- In this service, the Bethany community will celebrate Word and Sacrament with a liturgical format from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, with special music and Holy Communion each week. The Bethany Choir will provide musical leadership.
- 9:00-9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. Adult Education
- With regular series ranging from Bible to topical discussions.
- 9:30-10:00 a.m. Family Worship
- A worship service that speaks to families through song, prayer, scripture, message, and offering, and lead seamlessly into the following education time. The Praise Singers will provide musical leadership.
- 10:00-10:45 a.m. Youth Educaton and Adult Special Interest Forums
- We look to include parenting groups and monthly service opportunities along with Sunday School in this education time.
- 10:30-11:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
- 11:00-11:45 a.m. Contemplative Worship
- This service of Holy Communion will provide a quieter, more intimate setting for worhsip, featuring music from the Taize community as well as the Holden Village liturgies.