Lenten Season at Bethany
Sunday worship at 10:00 am
- April 17: Maundy Thursday – Power & Humility
- Service at 7:00 pm
- April 18: Good Friday – Acceptance & Resistance
- Service at 7:00 pm
- April 20: Easter Sunday
- Worship at 8:30 am & 10:00 am
- Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 am
Spring Reflection Retreat
April 25 – 27
Everyone is invited to the Spring Reflection Retreat the weekend of April 25 to 27 at Pine Lake United Methodist Camp. The theme for the weekend will be Finding Hope in Turbulent Times. Through talks and discussions, we will reflect on four topics: Understanding the Opposition, Effects on Others (migrants, LGBTQIA+), Mental Health and Tangible Opposition.
In addition to the talks there will be lots of time for games and exploring the variety of activities that Pine Lake offers.
We will prepare our own meals in the Oakwood Center (across from the Rader Center lodging). This option will provide more opportunities for a flexible schedule. Meals will include lunch on Saturday and Sunday, dinner Saturday evening and breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The retreat will formally end after lunch on Sunday. Costs for meals are still being worked out but should not exceed $40 per person for the five meals.
Lodging will be at the Rader Center (think motel-like accommodations). The cost for a shared room will be $45 per person per night. A private room will be $90 per person per night. You are welcome to come up on Friday evening to enjoy an evening of games and Saturday morning exploration. Or, come up on Saturday morning in time for the first session at 10:00 am.
Reservations should be made to the Church Office no later than Monday, April 21st. Reservations may be made by calling (608.238.6381) or emailing the church office or filling out the registration form.
UWF Spring Salad Luncheon
Saturday, May 3, 2025
United Women in Faith is hosting it’s annual Salad Luncheon on Saturday May 3 at 12:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Tickets will be $14.00 and will be available Sundays, April 20 and 27 in the lobby. Tickets will also be sold at the door on May 3. There will be delicious salads and dinner rolls and scrumptious desserts! All are welcome as we fellowship and support mission outreach!
LGBTQ Equality Day
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Equality Day at the Capitol is Fair Wisconsi
n’s biennial grassroots advocacy day, held in the spring near the beginning of the state legislative session. We are back for 2025! Save the date for a full day of connecting and grassroots advocacy with fellow activists from around the state! More information and registration links can be found here.
Help Support Mothers in Need
Bethany is hosting a collection box for Two Men and a Truck’s “Movers for Moms,” a nationwide giving program. In Madison, they partner with DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services) to collect essential care items for women’s shelters. Wishlist items will be picked up on May 8th and delivered around Mothers Day. Click here for a list of requested items (new only).
Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) 2025
June 16 to June 19, 3 pm – 5 pm
Covenant Presbyterian (Megan Berry) and Bethany United Methodist (Lisa Weaver) invite you for a week of Bible stories, activities, songs, snacks and more! Camp is June 16th through June 19th, 3-5 pm. On Thursday families are invited to stay for a meal from 5-6pm. VBC will take place at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 S Segoe Rd in Madison. VBC is designed for children ages 4-10 (i.e. entering kindergarten through 5th grade). Registration due May 15.
Classes & Groups – in person and via Zoom
To join a class or event via Zoom, click on the title of the event
Sunday
WORSHIP (10:00 am) — Worship is provided via YouTube Live for those who are unable to attend in person.
Children’s Sunday School (10:15-11:00 am, in person) — For children from preschool through 5th grade. Children begin in worship with their families and are dismissed from the sanctuary at the designated point in the bulletin.
Monday
UWF Lydia Fellowship (1:00 pm, 2nd Monday in person) — The Lydia Fellowship meets the 2nd Monday of the month to work on projects such as knit caps, baptism blankets and prayer shawls or knit caps, neck warmers, leg warmers, etc. for The Playing Field kids.
UWF Book Browsers (1:00 pm, 3rd Monday via Zoom)
Reflections Book Group (1:00 pm, 4th Monday in person) — Meets monthly to discuss a book chosen by the group. Book selections are announced in the monthly Banner newsletter.
Tuesday
Back to School with Pastor Brad (10:00 – 11:30 am via Zoom). More information is on our Adult Ministries page.
Wednesday
Wednesday Morning Coffee Chat (10:00 am via Zoom)
UWF Susanna Circle (1:00 pm, 1st Wednesday in person, September through May)
UWF Agape (1:30 pm, 4th Wednesday) — The women of Bethany are invited to the monthly gathering of Agape.
Saturday
Saturday Coffee Chat (10:00 am via Zoom)