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Church Address:
 
6545 Rising Sun Avenue (at Magee) - P.O. Box 24640 - Philadelphia, PA  19111
Phone: 215.745.5231 - E-mail: bethanychurchphil@yahoo.com
 
SEPTA: Route 18 stops at the corner; Route 24 stops at Martins Mill Rd. & Rising Sun Ave. - (walk one block south from the 24 stop)

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September 19, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. CROP Walk begins at Bethany!

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Bethany is becoming fully accessible. Construction began June 28, 2010!

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Bethany's beautiful Sanctuary.

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Our church leaders (elders and deacons) ready to serve God's ministry for today and for your future!

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IMPORTANT LOCATION CHANGE for WORSHIP
 
Sunday, August 1, 10:00 a.m.: Fellowship Hall
  • Sermon: "________________"
  • Scriptures:
    • Old Testament: Hosea 11: 1-11
    • Epistle Lesson: Psalm 49: 1-12
    • New Testament: Luke 12: 13-21

As Bethany UCC prepares to become fully handicapped accessible, church worship service will be held in Fellowship Hall. Construction began on Monday, June 28. Please enter through the Magee Avenue door. Thank you!

 

"Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out."

 

(Deuteronomy, 28:6)

 
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP

Summer Schedule:
(June 13, 2010 - September 5, 2010)
 
Sunday Worship Service:      10:00 A.M.
Youth Church School:            10:00 A.M.

Winter/Spring Schedule:

(September 12, 2010 - June  2011)
 
Sunday Adult Bible Study:       9:00 A.M.
 
Confirmation Class:                 9:15 A.M.
 
Sunday Worship Service
   and Children's Church:         10:30 A.M.
 
Choir Practice:                       11:30 A.M.-
                                             12:30 P.M.
 
 

Click Here For More Information On Our Partner In Ministry, Christian Fellowship's Contemporary Praise And Worship Service and Bible Study.

Spiritual Direction - Individual by appointment or group as requested on ongoing basis.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
 
Sun., August 1, 11:30am to 1pm: CROP Walk Registration.
 
Sun., August 8, 11:30am to 1pm: CROP Walk Registration
 
Sun., August 15, 11:15am: Deadline for September's newsletter.
 
Wed., September 1, 10:45am: Ladies Aid Meeting
 
Wed., September 1, 12:00pm: Card Party and Bingo!
 
Sun., September 12, 9am: Rally Day! Theme: "Forever Young." Church services goes back to 10:30am! 
 
Tues., September 14, 7:30pm: Consistory Meeting at Bethany.
 
Sat., September 18, 9am: Revitalization Team meeting at Mensch Mill.
 
Sun., September 19, 9:00am: Adult Bible Study resumes! Sunday School for children will be at 10:30. Everyone is invited and welcome!
 
Sun., September 19, 11:45am: Deadline for October's newsletter
 
Sun., September 19, 1:00pm: CROP Walk for Hunger. Join your neighbors and other churches from the area for a 6.1 mile walk through Lawndale and Burholme to raise money to end hunger around the world through Church World Service. There are plenty of rest and bathroom stops along the way!
 
Sun., October 3, 10:30am: World Communion Sunday, Confirmation Sunday and Neighbors in Need Special Mission Offering.
 
Tues., October 12, 7:30pm: Consistory Meeting at Bethany
 
Sat., October 16, 9:00am - 3:00pm: American Red Cross Blood Drive. To make an appointment online, please visit www.pleasegiveblood.org. Our sponsor code is 14799. Each donation can save three lives. Please make an appointment today.
 
Sunday., October 31, 10:30am: Reformation Sunday
 
Sat., November 6, 9am: Revitalization Team meeting at Mensch Mill. Don't forget to turn your clocks BACK one hour as daylight savings time ends in the middle of the night, tonight.
 
Sun,. November 7, 10:30am: Laity Sunday
 
Tues., November 9, 7:30pm: Consistory Meeting at Bethany
 
Sun., November 14, 10:30am: Stewardship Sunday. Please make a special donation today to Bethany United Church of Christ to support our ministry within and to our community. Every dollar received helps to spread God's grace throughout. Thank you.
 
Sun., November 28, 10:30am: First Sunday of Advent. Holy Communion will be served and lighting of the first advent candle.
 
Sun., December 5, 10:30am: Second Sunday of Advent - lighting of the second advent candle.
 
Sun., December 12, 10:30am: Third Sunday of Advent - lighting of the third advent candle.
 
Tues., December 14, 7:30pm: Consistory Meeting at Bethany
 
Sun., December 19, 10:30am: Fourth Sunday of Advent - lighting of the fourth advent candle. Also, collection for the Christmas Fund Special Mission Offering will take place.
 
Fri., December 24, 7:30pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Worship with us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ with this beautiful and meaningful service.
 
2011
 
Sat., January 1, 2011: Happy New Year, 2011! May God bless all of us in this New Year that we may do His good work each day, making a difference in at least one life each day.
 
Sun., January 2, 10:30am: Epiphany Celebration Sunday - Holy Communion
 
Sun., January 9, 10:30am: First Sunday after Epiphany - The Baptism of Christ
 
February 6-12: United Church of Christ Women's Week
 
Fri., March 4: World Day of Prayer
 
Wed., March 9, 7:30pm: Ash Wednesday Service - Holy Communion
 
Sat., March 12: Daylight Savings Time begins tonight. Be sure to set your clock AHEAD one hour before going to bed tonight!
 
Sun., March 13, 10:30am: First Sunday in Lent and United Church of Christ Sunday. We welcome The Rev. Wanda Craner as our guest preacher!
 
Sun., March 20, 10:30am: Second Sunday in Lent
 
Sun., March 27, 10:30am: Third Sunday in Lent
 
Sun., April 3, 10:30am: Fourth Sunday in Lent and One Great Hour of Sharing Special Mission Offering
 
Sun., April 10, 10:30am: Fifth Sunday in Lent
 
Sun., April 17, 10:30am: Palm Sunday - Sixth Sunday in Lent
 
Thurs., April 21, 7:30pm: Maundy Thursday service - Holy Communion
 
Fri., April 22, 1:00pm: Good Friday Service
 
Sun., April 24, 10:30am: Easter Sunday - Holy Communion
 
Sun., May 8: Mother's Day. Services at 10:30am. You're invited - please join us!
 
Sun., May 29, 10:30am: Come to services at Bethany and say a special prayer for our fallen soliders who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
 
Sun., June 12: Pentecost Sunday - The Birthday of the Church. Please wear RED clothing this day! We will also be collecting donations for the Strengthen the Church Special Mission Offering.
 
Sun., June 19: Trinity Sunday - Father's Day

CONTACT INFORMATION
 
The Rev. Marianne L. Unger, Pastor
Stephanie Silva, Administrative Assistant
Bill Gross, Webmaster
 
Telephone Number:
(215) 745-5231
 
E-mail:

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Site Last Updated: July 25, 2010