Find helpful resources and links below.
Congregational Resources
Bethany Constitution and Bylaws 2023
Bethany Time and Talents Online Form
Sexual Misconduct And Youth Safety Policies And Procedures
Building Use Cleaning Checklist
Guidelines for Ministers of Christ’s Light (Acolytes)
Guidelines for Ministers of Proclamation (Lectors)
Guidelines for Ministers of Hospitality (Greeters and Ushers)
Affirmation of Baptism ExpectationsBaptismal Sponsor Guide
Wedding Planning Booklet (Updated 2023)
Church Related Links
Southeastern Iowa Synod Website
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Website
Luther House of Study (Educational Videos and Resources)
Lutheran Men in Mission Website
Women of the ELCA Lutheran Church Website
Lutheran Services in Iowa Website
Wartburg Theological Seminary Website
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Website
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania
Lutheran Campus Ministry at The University of Iowa
Lutheran Chaplaincy Outreach at The University of Iowa
Free Indeed Prison Congregation – Southeastern Iowa Synod
West Branch Community Links
West Branch Community Schools Website
Additional Links
Local Resource Brochure (Assembled by the congregations of West Branch to assist people on agencies and services for a variety of needs)
Patheos (Hosting conversation on faith)
Vibrant Faith at Home (Support for families intentional about their faith as they prepare the next generation of disciples)
Vibrant Faith (Support for Christian congregations, communities and households)
Lifelong Faith (Assist in developing faith for all ages)
Faith Formation Learning Exchange (Source for research, practices, resources, and approaches in faith formation)
Parent Further (Resources for families)
Mops (Resources, community, friendship, and support for mothers of preschoolers)
