Bethany UCC

Rev Vince continued our series by talking about the fear of God. What does it mean to be God-fearing? Does perfect love cast out fear? How does Narnia fit into all this? Find out with us by listening to what he has to say!

Rev. Rebecca continued our October series with her fears of dying alone in the parlor. Well, sort of. Maybe something more along the lines of what it takes to name what we need, and the fear of that.

Rev. Vince launches our October series (for real this time!) by standing firm in the face of fear. From Exodus to key changes, we're not afraid of God's deliverance.

We had four amazing storytellers provide us with stories of their pets. Shoutout to Sandra, Judy, Martha, and Nathan for sharing their tales! Give their stories a listen as you think of your own pet stories.

Rev Rebecca continues our fairytale and reflections series with some secret powers and ridiculous jokes. From Rapunzel to Samson, listen to hear if the plot points even matter. We're telling tales of shape, patterns, and super powers. 

Rev. Rebecca tells the story of the ugly duckling and the great longing to feel at home. Hear about the "homely" Hans Christian Andersen, who came from nothing and the Halls of Faith in Hebrews. The ending of the sermon and the ending of the story might not be what you expect...but is the one that's promised.

Rev. Vince finishes our "Wildflower" series with the work that can be easy to take for granted until you need grounded roots. If you build them and nurture them, they're there when you need them.

Rev. Vince continues our wildflower series with good fires. Fire is something to fear and there's also gifts in letting things fall apart.

Rev. Vince kicks off our new August series, "Wildflowers: Growing Outside the Lines." From Jesus' words on lilies to Adele lyrics, listen to be told to do nothing but be.

Rev. Rebecca delivers a sermon on origin stories - super, "regular," and biblical. Listen to hear what it means to find your origin story and help make the way for God.

Rev. Vince delivers a sermon of what how things can be written over, but never erased. Our do-overs may look or feel completely rewritten, but they don't require we be returned to a blank slate.

Rev. Rebecca talks about do-overs with dances, childhood bath time, and wrong decisions. Listen in for a sermon on second chances and not getting stuck.

Rev. Vince shares stories of when it feels too late to start something new and doing it anyway. Even though we didn't catch the full sermon, this is a sermon to hear when feeling like you're too old or it's too late to try again.

Rev. Rebecca kicks off our new July series by talking about the ultimate offering of redemption. Using the two stories (or are they??) of creation, we're talking about the do-overs in the Bible.

Rev. Vince talks about love, family, and children's books in context with our queer siblings. This final sermon in our series is reminding us what it means to follow Jesus' example, to riot, and to love. 

Rev. Rebecca continues our series of saying anything with a sermon about racism. Using Jesus' response on carrying oil, we're saying what it means to be a church that talks about racism.

Rev. Vince is saying "trans" by addressing transphobia in the church, saying what should be obvious about loving all of God's children, and sharing experiences of when the truth is stated.

Rev. Rebecca kicks off our new series on Pentecost Sunday about the body and all the ways we experience living in our bodies. Say anything means tackling the things holding us back from living into those bodies, especially if it means covering "taboo" subjects.

Guest preacher, Hannah Phillips Mollenkamp is wrapping up our series by talking about putting all the spiritual types together. Filled with Avatar: The Last Airbender references, this sermon tackles what it means to come together with all of our parts. 

Rev. Vince is talking about complex machines doing relatively simple tasks, much like our own hearts. Listen to hear about how leading with your heart works to connect with God.

Three storytellers - Rev. Rebecca, Paul Monzella, and John Magallanez - are sharing their stories of putting their hands to work. This service of real stories, from real people showcases the energy of finding God through actions. 

Rev. Rebecca preaches about Mother's Day, what it means to lead with spirit, and the power of silence. 

Rev. Vince is kicking off our new sermon series "Four Ways to God" with a powerful sermon on what is means to be "head." Listen to hear what it means to seek God through reason, knowledge, concrete concepts.

Guest preacher, Virginia Gilbert, is speaking about what happens after Holy Week ends? Is the season over? What do we do now? Listen to this sermon and hear what she has to say about figuring out what happens next.

Rev. Vince is speaking about new life in the resurrection of Jesus and in our own lives. Preaching about driving safely, what it means to be patient, and the meaning of Jesus being released from the grave.