Bethany Lutheran Church – West Branch, Iowa

“Celebrate Christmas” Faith at Home Kits are open for pre-registration! The kit includes weekly stories, songs, and crafts/activities to prepare for and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Some examples of items you may find in this month’s kit: children’s book, movie, snacks, nativity crafts, Advent calendar countdown, and more! We feel it will be a great addition to the traditions your family already does this season. 

Our monthly kits are designed for children ages 2-8. You can register your family for a free Celebrate Christmas kit here: bit.ly/blcchristmaskit. Please complete the form no later than Monday, Nov. 16. Kits will be ready for pick-up or delivery the week of Nov. 29th.

You do not need to be a member of Bethany Lutheran Church to participate; we welcome all children in our community. We hope you will join us!

Click here for the latest edition of “Bethany Branches”.

Bethany was founded in 1895 by Danish settlers. This year marks our 125th Anniversary. Click here to be taken to a page with additional information including a recently made video telling our narrative that also includes reflections from several current members.

The next series in Bethany’s take home faith formation kits for children 2-8 will soon be available. To reserve your copy, register now here.

The October newsletter is done and can be viewed here.

Here is our next Bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, Reverend Amy Current as she invites you to join online in worship as she is installed October 10 at 2:00 PM. It will be streamed on the Southeastern Iowa Synod Facebook page.

Last Sunday, Pastor Sarah Goettsch of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Iowa was to join us in worship. Unfortunately, she was unable to be with us but sent her greetings and an update on life at the U. See the attached letter below.

See the attached letter on updates from Monday’s council meeting.

This is an exciting opportunity for children ages 2-8. You can register online here. (Deadline is September 18) See letter below for additional information.

Due to the unexpectedly low temperatures, rain and wind forecast for tomorrow evening, our outdoor kickoff to youth education will be cancelled. We will hopefully reconvene next Wednesday, the 16th.