Come join the Quilters who Meet on Thursday Afternoons at 1:00 PM! No experience necessary!
Take a minute before or after service to check the many baskets donated by members, groups, and committees. Tickets are on sale now, the raffle will take place after worship on Sunday, November 23rd. Contact Audrey Goebl is you would like a list of the baskets.
The Cuyahoga Valley Train ride is sold out for Saturday, October 25th. But that doesn't mean you missed out! Prior to the train ride, we can meet for lunch at 11:15am at Yours Truly.
The Cuyahoga Valley Train ride is sold out for Saturday, October 25th. But that doesn't mean you missed out! Prior to the train ride, we can meet for lunch at 11:15am at Yours Truly Rockside at 8111 Rockside Rd, Valley View, OH 44125. Please sign up on the bulletin board for lunch by Sunday, October 12th. Also, please indicate if you are interested in carpooling. The train departs near the restaurant at 7900 Old Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
Classes are at 9:00am. Sue Chamot, Sarah Todd, and Melissa Todd are teaching. We are excited to continue this new year!
The Epistle of Hebrews !
Join us Wednesday mornings for Bible Study. We will begin by looking at the New Testament book Hebrews. All are welcome and encouraged to join!
All are invited to join us from 10:00am to 11:30am on Wednesday mornings in the Assembly Hall. Come and find out how much fun it can be to study the Bible.
Saturday September 27!
Brought to you by the FELLOWSHIP Committee
All are welcome to join us for an evening Movie night!
Hot dogs and Popcorn will be provided! Bring your own beverage.
A Sign up sheet is on the bulletin Board
We would like to revitalize the Men's Fellowship group. Like the women's group, men could meet to organize events. Prior to Covid, the group went to a hockey game and enjoyed time at Cleveland's Hofbrauhaus downtown. If you are interested, please talk to Jim Morano or Tom Stanton.
Worship begins Annual Church Picnic at 11:00 AM. Held at German/American Center in
Lenau Park 7370 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls.
Picnic follows the 11a worship. Anyone interested in helping, please contact Renae.
Bethany will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Saturday, August 9th, from 9am until 1pm. You must make an appointment to donate. You can sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive. Call or text Carol Hoffman with questions or if you need help signing up. 216-973-1384
Fellowship is going to the theater on Saturday, July 26th @ 7:30pm. Sign up on thebulletin board to see Chorus Line at the Beck Center for the Arts at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood.
Tickets are $30 each. We have 29 seats reserved. If you missed the deadline for Chorus Line, but wish to attend, please contact Renae. She may be able get to tickets.
Reminder for those signed up to please submit payment and indicate if you will meet for dinner at Rush Inn at 5:30 prior to the show.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Monday July 7 through Friday July 11 this summer! Click on this event for details from our events page!
We still need adult and teenage volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Melissa – 216-941-7880 or bethanyenglish@sbcglobal.net
See the Lake Erie Crusher take on the Gateway Grizzlies at Mercy Health Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd, Avon OH. Fireworks after the game! We have a limited amount of tickets, so sign up now! Tickets are $12.00.
A Gathering for any Guests and those interested in Membership!
Come and hear more about Bethany English! What brought you here and what do you appreciate about Bethany? What do you hope for in a church home? What questions do you have for us? How can we help you feel at home and have a place here? How can we connect you to ministries and service opportunities? Hear more about becoming a member if you are interested.
Gather Together will meet Wednesday June 11th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the Centering Space (14812 Lake Ave in Lakewood) to host a discussion on prayer, using the book “Praying like Monks, Living Like Fools” by Tyler Staton as a jumping off point for conversation and fellowship. Pizza and beverages will be provided, and potluck sides are welcome! We hope to see you there. Reach out to Mary Washburn to RSVP at mary.washburn@outlook.com / 210-241-8455
On Tuesday, June 10th, the Bethany Engagement Team will be traveling to the Good Knights of Lorain County at 6pm for an evening of building beds for families in need on Tuesday, June 10th , the Bethany Engagement Team will be traveling to the Good Knights of Lorain County at 6pm for an evening of building beds for families in need. Contact Rebekah Ferro with questions.
Geraniums will decorate our Sanctuary on Pentecost, June 8th!
Join us for worship this Sunday and celebrate our Sanctuary dressed in Red!
Save the date! May 18th Spring cluster Meeting of Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Cluster meeting to be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, HInckley Ohio. More details forthcoming!
On Tuesday, May 13, the Bethany Engagement Team will be traveling to the Good Knights of Lorain County at 6pm for an evening of building beds for families in need. If you would like to join us, please sign up on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary. The last Sunday to sign up will be April 27 so we can submit a final head count on time. Carpool groups will meet in the Bethany parking lot at 5:30pm.
Join us for festival worship on Sunday, May 11th at 9:45am .
The fellowship committee will be hosting a Mother’s Day pancake breakfast between the services.
Join us for Easter Breakfast April 20th between the Sunday Easter Services at 9:45. Please sign up on the bulletin Board if you plan to attend. All are welcome!
We will have an Easter Egg Hunt for the young children.
If you would like to donate an egg bake or bakery, contact Melissa. We will set up for the Easter Breakfast on Saturday, March 30th at 10:00am.
Mark your calendars now for the 2025 Fish Fry. Tickets will be advance sale only between worship services. The last day to purchase tickets will be Sunday, April 6th!
Fish Dinners - $14 - fried or broiled, fries or baked potato, coleslaw, bread and dessert. Non-fish Dinner - $9 - pierogi with applesauce or macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, bread and dessert. Extra Side - $3 - pierogi or macaroni and cheese. If you would like to help with the fish fry contact Renae Delvitto.
Collecting April 6 - May 25th
During April and May, the Bethany Engagement Team will be collecting gently used clothing items for women and children, NEW Twin-sized bedsheets and pillows, full sized (not travel size) toiletries and feminine hygiene products in bins located in the welcoming room. All donations will be taken to the City Mission, to be donated to Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center. Last day for donations will be Sunday, May 25th.
9:45 AM Sunday Mornings in the Assembly Hall March 9-April 13
Join Pastor Laura as she leads Adult Forum during the time of Lent. Each session will include prayer, scripture, poems, reflection, spiritual practices, and a chance to learn and grow with each other.
Join us at 7:00pm for worship, March 5th with the Imposition of Ashes. We will have worship at 7:00pm for the remaining 5 Wednesdays in Lent. Ash Wednesday and the following Lenten services will also be livestreamed at bethanyenglish.org
Join us Wednesday Morning as we continue our study of the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 18. We are looking at each chapter of Matthew individually. Come and see how fun diving into the Gospel can be! All are welcome.
All are welcome to join! Come check it out! All are invited to join us from 10:00am to 11:30am on Wednesday mornings in the Assembly Hall
The Bethel Series classes Mondays at 7:00pm , studying the New Testament.
Please join us on Sunday February 16th between the worship services for the Annual Meeting of the congregation. At this important meeting, we will discuss what Bethany English Lutheran accomplished in 2024 and plans for 2025. We will also elect three members to the Church Council and two members to the Endowment Committee. The 2024 Annual Report will be available for pick up in the Welcoming Room before the Annual Meeting.
Join us Wednesday Mornings as we continue our study of the Gospel of Matthew using the SOAP (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) method. This simple method invites you to look deeper into scripture and the discussion encourages us to look at things from new perspectives. All are welcome to join!
All altar guild members are asked to attend. Also, the Altar Guild is looking to add more volunteers to their ranks, if you have ever considered helping out this very important ministry of the church, please attend this meeting.
