Week of January 19, 2026 — UPDATES
See photos from Three Kings Day (Epiphany) Sunday at Bethany, when the Three Wise Men visited the congregation!
Many thanks to Bethany folks who volunteered at the Food Closet on December 29! Click to see pictures.
Bethany was represented Thursday, December 18, at the multi-faith prayer vigil in solidarity with immigrants, held outside the John Moss federal building in downtown Sacramento.
Worship ServiceS
Here are just a few upcoming and recent services. Click here for more information about church services.
Rev. Jack McNary will lead today’s service, which starts at 10:30 a.m. His message will be entitled “No Matter What.”
Not able to attend in person? Watch via Facebook starting 10:25 a.m.
“Come and See”
Isaiah 49:1-7 & John 1: 29-42
Tom Uhrhammer, liturgist
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Nga Chau & Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stop by any Wednesday for “Coffee & Conversation” … happening 8:30-10::30 a.m. in the Social Hall.
Bethany’s “Monday Group” resumes in 2026 with a new study based on Richard Rohr’s book “Wondrous Encounters.”
Join in a spirited—and spirit-filled—free discussion series on the challenges and rewards of getting older. This series is based on Barbara Lee’s acclaimed book “God Isn’t Finished With Me Yet.”
We’re celebrating friendship on “Palentine’s Day”—Saturday, February 14, at Venus Taproom in the South Land Park area. Join us for goodies between 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and bring a pal or two!
Bethany’s popular “Winter Wander” nature walk returns February 25, 2026. Cocoa, coffee and tea and goodies will be available "tailgate style.” Trails are wheelchair- and walker-accessible.
Bethany is hosting another Food Closet volunteer morning Monday, March 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
Staying Connected
Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Bethany presents an online worship service. Log on to Facebook at about 10:20 a.m. for beautiful music.
ONLINE GIVING IS AVAILABLE—AND MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER, now that we are not gathering weekly with the traditional offering plate being passed.
Bethany has a form for you to fill out with caregiver and emergency contact information. When you send it in, we will be able to know how to reach you in case of emergency.
