News and Events
News and Events
Vacation Bible School
SAVE THE DATE!
Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11, 2025
9am – 12:15pm
Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, June 22, 2025
10:30am
Community Supper – May 30
Join us for a delicious FREE meal. Always the last Friday of the month!
Chip-In is Collecting School Supplies
Help Batavia children in need by donating school supplies. We need anything you can think of…backpacks, notebooks, pens and pencils, and more.
Pictures Wanted
Do you have recent pictures of your committee or group? Would you mind sharing with us? Please send pictures to Debbie Garrison. debbiegarrison@bethanybatavia.org
Coffee Hour
Do you want to host? Grab a friend or 2 and look for a sign up sheet in Fellowship Hall, or email office@bethanybatavia.org.
Ongoing Ministries
QUILTERS & PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
- Every Tuesday, 9:00 – 11:30am in Fellowship Hall
- Our quilts and prayer shawls are sent to local ministries and to Lutheran World Relief. LWR sends quilts all over the world to aid families affected by poverty, natural disasters and war.
- We often say “Anyone can tie a quilt!”. All are welcome, skilled and novice, there is a job for you! This group’s fellowship is inspiring.
- Prefer to work at home? You can bring in your cut squares and quilts. Mission Quilt Assembly Instructions
- For more information about how our quilts get used lwr.org/kits
- The Prayer Shawl Ministry is not currently meeting. If you would like to bring your yarn to the quilting group, join them on Tuesdays at 9am. Learn more about prayer shawls from this article in Living Lutheran magazine.
MAKE LWR KITS
Throughout the year we will assemble donations and make care kits for Lutheran World Relief. Keep an eye on our News and Events for the next event! For more information about care kits and instructions: lwr.org/kits#8796
FOOD PANTRY
- Local churches take turns staffing the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry, Bethany’s scheduled time is on the second Friday of the month, 9:45 – noon
- Meet at the Batavia Food Pantry
- For more information: bataviafoodpantry.org
- For current donation needs, check their website. To donate at the church, look for the grocery cart by the office
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
- This is a small group of women who meet once a month for Bible study and fellowship.
- For more information email office@bethanybatavia.org
BETHANY WALKING GROUP
- Monday thru Friday, 8:30 – 10am, Ministry Center Gym
- Bring your own water bottle and walking shoes and join the group. Masks are required.
- Please contact the church office if you have any questions at 630-879-3444 or office@bethanybatavia.org
COMMUNITY SUPPER
- The LAST Friday of the month, 5-6:30PM, Fellowship Hall
- No charge / Free will donation accepted
- Want to help? Sign up now.
HESED HOUSE
- Fourth Sunday of even months
- 4:30pm Family Emergency Shelter, meet at Bethany
- 6:00pm Overnight Emergency Shelter and early morning shift, meet at Hesed House
- Hesed House, 659 South River St., Aurora
- Donations and Volunteers are needed, learn more and sign up here.