Welcome to Bethany Presbyterian Church!
We'd love to learn help you get connected
If you ‘re new to Bethany or just looking for a way to get more involved here, we can help! This page offers a variety of resources to find meaningful connection at Bethany. Click the online Connect Card button to connect with us directly. Plus, our weekly E-News is a good way to keep up with our many events and activities.
We are a worshipping community grounded in God’s love, centered on Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to be a blessing to our world, our city and one another. (From our Direction and Purpose statement click HERE for more info)
Children & Families
We are committed to helping our children grow in their faith by teaching them through word and action, that they are created by, and loved by God!
Sunday Programming:
Children are welcome in our midst. They are invited and encouraged to participate in the worship service at whatever level they can and want to, including the Children’s Message. Children's bulletins and crayons are available in the narthex to help children engage at their own level.
Childcare is available for children ages 2 years and younger in room #102 and children ages 3-5 in room #103 at the beginning of both services.
9:00am Worship has individual classes for kids 3 years old through 5th grade after the Children’s Message.
10:45am Worship has classes for preschoolers, and Godly Play for kindergartners through 3rd graders after the Children’s Message. 4th and 5th graders will stay in the sanctuary with their families, or they may volunteer.
Middle & High School Ministry
Youth ministry at Bethany seeks to provide a safe place for middle and high schoolers to grow in their faith, build relationships with peers and leaders, and encounter Jesus.
Our Youth Groups meet weekly during the school year to worship together, play games, learn from Scripture, and have small group time in the Youth House (11 Howe St).
+ High School: meets Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm, Youth House.
+ Middle School: meets Thursdays from 7-8:30pm. The Middle schoolers also have a Sunday morning class during the 9am service most weeks of the year
Young Adults & College Ministry
Young Adult and College Aged ministries at Bethany seek to be a space of connection with others, with Jesus, and with our church community
+ College Group: Our college group is for those in college or in the first 4 years beyond high school. The College Bible Study meets Wednesday nights for tea, snacks, bible study and coversation from 8:30-10pm at the home of Bethany members Eric & Carina Long. Their home is near SPU. Feel free to invite a friend. Sign up below for more info.
+ Young Adults Group: Our Young Adults group is for those in their post college years, or 20s – 30-ish. They meet to study, pray, build community, go on retreats and serve our community. Gatherings area on the 1st and 3rd Wed of each month from 6:30-8:30pm. We also have a monthly bible study, fun events, volunteer opportunities, a winter retreat, and summer fun. Join us!
LGBTQ+ Support Group (Isaiah 43:1 Group)
Bethany members run a support group for LGBTQ+ folks and their allies called the Isaiah 43:1 group. Meetings are on the third Sunday of the month, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. For questions or if you're interested in joining us, please email Lynne Baab at LMBaab@aol.com or Matt Karolak at matthew.r.karolak@gmail.com
Wednesday Night Dinner
Wednesday Night Dinner (WND) Bethany Presbyterian Church opens our doors and hearts to the community, to come together to enjoy both a meal and fellowship, and to encourage one another in life and faith. We open our doors for this on Wednesday evenings, and we call it Wednesday Night Dinner (WND). We serve a warm, free, homemade meal on Wednesday evenings; doors open at 5pm, and dinner is served 5:30-6:30pm.
Prayer Ministry
Prayer is integral to our church, forming the basis of every gathering we hold, decision we make, and activity we undertake.
WAYS TO REQUEST PRAYER OR PRAY WITH SOMEONE
+ Individual Intercessory Prayer: On Communion Sundays (1st and 3rd Sundays), someone from the prayer team is available to pray with individuals immediately after they receive Communion. On all other Sundays, this will be offered at the end of worship; meet a prayer team member at the pulpit.
+ Virtual Prayer Wall: This is a public page where anyone can submit prayer requests to be prayed over during worship on Sunday. Click HERE
+ The Prayer Ministries Prayer Chain: A group of Bethany members pray for individual prayer requests submitted by the congregation and friends. Send your requests to Kerry Dearborn or fill out the online form HERE. All prayer requests are kept confidential.
Women's Bible Study
Bethany hosts a Women's Bible Study on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month in 7 Howe House or online at 10am. Women of all ages and stages are invited to study the Bible with us. Contact Lynn Beaumont: newhatdsl@msn.com We also host a women's hiking group, and an annual women's retreat
Men's Groups
Men gather throughout the year in small groups and for a yearly men's retreat. Men's Retreats are a vital and meaningful part of church life.
Saturday AM Group – Contact Bruce Devereaux, bjdever2@gmail.com
Midweek Group – Contact Tom Sawers, thosaw3323@gmail.com
Men's Prayer Group – Contact Tim Dearborn, tim.dearborn@gmail.com
Coffee Mondays with Pastor Doug
Our Pastor's Open Door Policy
This is a no-appointment-necessary time to meet with Pastor Doug from 2:30 to 5:00pm on Mondays. Doug changes to a different coffee shop every three weeks in order to cover as many Seattle neighborhoods as possible - check the weekly e-news to find out where he is this week. Then stop by to share any questions, joys, or concerns about your own life or Bethany's. If Doug is engaged with someone, simply inform him of your presence, and he will be able to converse with you in a short while. Pastor Doug is also available for pastoral care appointments at other times during the week Email Doug at dougk@bethanypc.org
Worship/Music
Bethany incorporates a diverse range of musical expression within corporate worship, from traditional hymns to contemporary praise songs.
+ WORSHIP ENSEMBLES: Instrumentalists and vocalists lead in worship at each Sunday service. Three ensembles rotate in leading morning services. Other musicians share their gifts in Children and Families Ministries and for Special Music on Sunday mornings. Rehearsal times vary; generally before services.
+ CHANCEL CHOIR: The Bethany Choir ministers with music ranging from classical choral arrangements to contemporary choruses. The four-part choir participates in morning services during Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter. Weekly rehearsals are held in the sanctuary on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm.
+ KIDS CHOIR: Kids Choir meets between services on Sunday mornings from 10:15-10:45am in the Parlor. All children ages 5 through 6th grade are welcome to join.
Outreach
Outreach is a vital part of Bethany’s DNA. We count it a privilege to participate in God’s mission of reconciliation and justice here in Seattle and around the world.
Our Global/Regional Outreach and Local Outreach teams meet regularly to pray for and support our partners. Each ministry partner is supported by a PACT team who commit to Praying, Advocating, Communicating, and Traveling to our partners both near and far. Contact Marisa Gronholz Scheidler if you're interested in joining a PACT team.
Small Groups
Connect on a Deeper Level
Small groups are a part of the character of Bethany - we believe in community! At Bethany, small groups provide a way to do life with others within the congregation, to know and to be known. Are you interested in joining a home group? Is your home group looking for a few new folks to join you in this season? Contact Group Life Elder, Jennifer Steenstra at jennifersteenstra.B@gmail.com with questions or interest. Or click the button below.
Arts
Recognizing that creativity stems from our Creator, the Bethany Arts' mission is to cultivate the arts in order to bless our community and one another.
The Arts Team would love to get to know you, hear your questions, see your art, or collaborate on your ideas. Please reach out to learn more and to share your art and creativity. We are also always looking for interested members to join the Bethany Arts Team. Visit https://www.bethanypc.org/arts to see past projects, and contact our current Arts Elder, Jenn Cavanaugh , with your interest and questions.
Bethany 101 - Exploring Membership
Bethany's Quarterly Membership Class
This class is for anyone who wants to dive deeper into who we are at Bethany and explore what church membership is about. In an informal setting, participants will learn more about the goals and vision of Bethany, what it means to be Christian, and how to get connected in the life of the church. More than that, we look forward to spending some time getting to know you!
Classes are offered each fall/winter/spring. Child care is available for pre-Kindergarten aged kids
Serving at Bethany
Give Back to Our Community
We often say that "service is the gateway to the life of the church". There are so many ways to get involved here at Bethany, many of which appear as parts of specific ministries. From serving in our sound booth, to helping to prepare coffee for our after service fellowship hall time, there is a task for everyone here. click the button below to see a detailed list of opportunities.