Upcoming Events

Game Night

Saturday, April 20, 4:30pm – 6:30 pm

We are looking forward to another game night on Saturday, April 20th from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm in Bethany’s Fellowship Hall. There will be fun, food (supper-always a bonus!) and of course games! You can also enjoy a jigsaw puzzle or spend time at the art table! All ages welcome! Childcare staff will be present to help play with our youngest friends. Please RSVP using this form so we can get a headcount for food and fun!

Men’s Retreat to Pine Lake

April 26-28, 2024

The annual Men’s Retreat is returning the weekend of April 26-28 at Pine Lake United Methodist Camp in Westfield, WI.  All men, and their sons, are invited — whether a Bethany member or not.  The general theme for the weekend will be Social Justice with four talks/discussions scheduled including a look at the proposed changed to the United Methodist Social Principles, Housing Affordability, Japanese Internment, and Faith Journey.  There will be plenty 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 Sunday morning.  Costs for meals are still being worked out but should not exceed $40 per person for the four 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 Friday evening to enjoy an evening of games and Saturday morning exploration.  Or, come up Saturday morning in time for the first session at 10:30 am.  The retreat will formally end after Sunday’s lunch.  

Reservations should be made to the Church Office no later than Friday, April 19th.   Reservations may be made by calling (608.238.6381) or emailing the church office or filling out the online registration form.

United Women in Faith Salad Luncheon

Saturday, May 4th, 12:00 pm

United Women in Faith is hosting a Salad Luncheon on Saturday, May 4 at 12:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Tickets will be $12 and are available April 21 and 28 in the lobby. Tickets will also be sold at the door on May 4. Child care will be provided from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

There will be delicious salads and dinner rolls and scrumptious desserts! You will also have the opportunity to donate to a couple mission projects.

Let There Be Chocolate!! Our program for the luncheon will begin at 1:30 pm. It will be a presentation by Gail Ambrosius about her chocolate experiences. And there may be samples!

All are welcome as we enjoy good fellowship and support mission outreach!

Town Hall

Sunday, May 5, 8:30 am

Pre-worship Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, May 5th, led by our Leadership Board and Pastor Julie. Pastor Julie, will provide insights from General Conference, detailing decisions made and their potential impact on Bethany UMC. Additionally, we’ll share updates on the MCCI process, time permitting. See you there!

Interfaith Intersections

Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice is excited to announce our 2024 Interfaith Intersections events.  This program brings people together to hold intentional conversations on a variety of topics related to faith. 

An important aspect of this program is that our panelists are lay people, not clergy or academics.  Therefore, panelists will address the topics speaking from their own understanding of their faith but not speaking for their faith. 

Please join us: (all events are Thursday nights, 7:00 to 8:30 in person and on Zoom)

  • May 9 – forgiveness – person to person; person to God; at the Bahai Center, 324 W Lakeside St, Madison
  • Sept. 12 – what is your faith’s “high holy day” – location TBD
  • Oct. 17 – cycle of times/seasons in different traditions; location TBD
  • Nov. 14 – giving thanks; Sugar River United Methodist Church, 415 W Verona Ave, Verona

Register for upcoming events here. 

Classes & Groups – in person and via Zoom

To join a class or event via Zoom, click on the title of the event

Sunday

Faithlink Class  (8:45 am-9:45 am – in person and on Zoom) — Each week the class studies a current issue in our society and world.

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.

WORSHIP  (10:00 am) — Worship is provided via YouTube Live for those who are unable to join us in person.

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 Agape (6:30 pm, 2nd Monday) — The women of Bethany are invited to the monthly gathering of Agape from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. 

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) 

Wednesday

Wednesday Morning Coffee Chat (10:00 am via Zoom) — Join others for a regular weekly morning coffee chat.

UWF Susanna Circle (1:00 pm, 1st Wednesday in person, September through May)

Saturday

Saturday Coffee Chat (10:00 am via Zoom)