Join The Outer Belt Pilgrimage

January 3rd

Join us for the next leg of our Outer Belt Pilgrimage! We’ll be walking together on Saturday January 3rd.

If you can’t make it this time, consider joining us for our next journeys on:

  • February 21st

  • March 14th

For more info, reach out Vince at vince@bethanychicago.com and/or go to outerbelt.org

Faith & Politics Small Group

Sundays in January

How do we address injustice and how does that relate to our concepts of faith (broadly understood)? Join Dublin-based Susan Burgess on-line and explore how others (e.g., Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Harvey Milk, Derek Bell, Dolores Huerta, AOC) have tried to make political change in a way that aligns with their visions of the world. We’ll use their examples to help us reflect upon our own faith journeys in relation to political change. Group members will view documentaries on their own which we will then discuss together as a group in weekly meetings on Zoom on Sunday, January 4, 11, 18, 25 from 2-3 pm. Sign up at here if you plan to join us!

Sunday School Returns

January 11th

Sunday school resumes for Bethany kids on January 11. We meet downstairs during worship with Ms. Judy leading younger group and Ms. Kezia teaching the older class. We will start 2026 with lessons from the life of Jesus.

During worship, kids are invited to go to Sunday school after we pass the peace. Our teachers are professional educators and parents, creating an inclusive experiential learning environment. On non-Sunday School weeks, there’s (often) Children’s Time and a kids’ bulletin — plus regular nursery care every week.