Free For All
November’s theme at Bethany is Free for All, and we mean it in every direction. We’re centering kids in worship for the next three weeks, which is always a little bit chaotic. (OK, even our adult-centered worship is a little chaotic.) We’re also talking about the God who gives themself away, who showers all of us with love and grace for free. We’re talking about the gift of free will, to choose how we spend the life that has been given to us. And we’re remembering the truth - in this moment especially - that none of us is free until all of us are free. Join us this November. It’s going to be a free-for-all.
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Welcome to Bethany in 2026
Dream of the future & help make it a reality.
This fall our stewardship campaign has gone Free for All. God’s love is free for all. The good news of unconditional love for you and your neighbor will never have a price; there is no ticket for admission. This core tenet underlies all that we do and the place we are building at Bethany UCC. Our foundation is strong. Our leadership top-flight. Our community bustling, varied, and engaged. The work is as important as ever.
So we’re approaching 2026 with an abundance of chaos and joy. In that spirit, our pledge campaign has been a bit out of the box, to respond to the opportunity of this moment.
Catch up on or revisit what Bethany leaders shared about why they give and what they hope:
Charlie Wysong on the story we’re telling together;
Paul Monzella on dreaming big; and
Hannah Rumsey on giving our time and energy freely.
You can share your dream(s) for Bethany here and/or return an online pledge card as we close in on the end of this stewardship season.
Friendly Beasts Living Nativity
December 12th 5-7pm
Join us as Bethany’s courtyard is transformed into an interactive nativity scene, complete with live animals! There will be cookies, hot cocoa, mulled wine and our fire pit outside to keep warm. We will also have the amazing Irving Sisters providing carols and live music! We're in need of volunteers to help keep our cookie supply stocked and a few friendly faces to welcome our neighbors to the festivities, if you’re available, please sign up!
This year, when so many people are looking for ways to have a positive impact on the world, we’re inviting guests to bring donations. We’ll be accepting:
Funds for refugee/immigrant support (via cash, check, or PayPal)
Dry goods for Nourishing Hope
Spread the word about all of it!
Christmas Eve at Bethany: 2 Services to Choose From!
This Christmas Eve, we are offering two opportunities to worship together. We hope you will join us for one or both!
Family-friendly Service of Lessons and Carols at 4:30pm
In the afternoon, we’ll offer a 50-minute service telling the Christmas story with the help of our kids. We’ll sing carols, light candles, and set up the nativity scene, with music from Yasuko and Katy.
Traditional Christmas Eve Service at 7pm
In the evening, join us for a more contemplative (it’s all relative) candlelit Christmas Eve service with strings from Nick and Emi Photinos as we celebrate the arrival of Emmanuel, God with us. (Kids of all ages also welcome at this service!)
We Need Your Help
Two services means we need twice the greeters! Please sign up if you’re able to be the face of Bethany that night.
