Welcome to Bethany Lutheran Church
We are glad you are here and invite you to join us for worship at 9:30 AM every week in person and on our Facebook page. Just as Jesus welcomed the stranger, we believe all are welcome here.
Our Mission Statement
To grow so deep in Christ through worship, education, and fellowship that we celebrate by reaching out to others.
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Sunday Worship is at 9:30 AM. All worship services are streamed live on Facebook.
Recordings of past worship services are available on our YouTube channel.
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Bethany Lutheran Church
PO Box 236, 235 S 2nd St.
West Branch, IA 52358
319-643-5998
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Food Pantry Information
Thank you to all our members and friends who continue to donate food for the Food Pantry. They are so thankful for our continued generosity for this vital ministry, especially during the pandemic. Please remember that the Food Pantry can’t accept … Continue reading
VBS 2020
As a result of COVID-19 VBS will not be done in an online and at home formation. Click here to be redirected to our VBS page for more information.
Monday Gospel Gathering
Join us every Monday at noon for a look at and discussion on the upcoming Sunday gospel passage. We will do this via Zoom. See the pertinent information below to join. Also below are 2 translations of next Sunday’s (July … Continue reading
Social Statement Discussion
Join us Wednesday at 7:00 PM for our second meeting and discussion on the ELCA Social Statement Freed in Christ Race, Ethnicity and Culture. You can find that statement on the ELCA website here. The invite to the meeting and … Continue reading
COVID-19 Update
At a meeting June 28 and as a result of increased positive cases of COVID-19 the council determined to continue as is for two more weeks. The building will remain closed except for limited hours for food pantry donation drop-offs. … Continue reading
Status Update
We will continue to keep the building closed through the end of the month of June. Online worship will continue Sunday at 9:30 AM on Facebook. Virtual fellowship will continue at 10:30 AM following worship via Zoom Meeting. See the … Continue reading
Bishop Burk Letter June 8, 2020
Click here for the latest letter from Bishop Michael Burk of the Southeastern Iowa Synod and an invitation to join the recently formed Southeastern Iowa Synod Anti-Racism Network.
Bishop Eaton Letter
In these challenges times and days, please see the letter below from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton.
June/July Newsletter
The June/July Newsletter is now available and can be viewed here.
Updates to Building Closure
Please see the attached letter below from Council President Del Hughes on behalf of the Executive Committee.
