Welcome to Hope Rising — the next exciting chapter in the life of Bethany Community Church. As we stand at this pivotal moment, we're building upon our 107-year legacy of faithfulness and generosity. Guided by our Vision 2030—building a church that is encountering God, cultivating relationships, and serving our communities—we invite you to join us. Hope Rising is an invitation for all of us to invest ourselves and our resources over the next two years in three vital areas: Thriving Communities, Impacting the World, and For Future Generations. Together, let's rise in hope and continue the legacy of Christ's work in our city.

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Ministry Impact Updates

Marriage Conference

354 adults and 80 kids joined us for Bethany's Marriage Conference—a weekend of growth and connection. Many couples experienced healing and renewal during worship and prayer, sparking deeper relationships and next steps like counseling and care.

Thriving Conference

Our second annual conference equipped parents, ministry leaders, and caring adults with tools to better support tweens and teens.

Worship Nights

Powerful moments of unified worship, testimony, and community celebration—including 7 baptisms!

Baptisms

So far this year, 27 people have been baptized!

Care Team

Bethany relaunched its care ministry, with 12 new leaders undergoing in-depth training.

Growing with God

A hands-on discipleship and creation care event hosted by Bethany Ballard.

Coaching with Christ

Coaches gathered to explore how faith shapes their leadership, with a focus on character formation and spiritual growth in young athletes.

Adults with Disabilities

This spring, we launched a new community group for adults with disabilities. Twenty-two participants are now finding connection, joy, and belonging together at Bethany.

MRJR Speaker Event

Dr. Troy Jackson joined us to encourage a faithful response to racial division. A panel of local leaders shared how their faith informs their pursuit of justice—sparking meaningful conversations across our community.

School Connect WA

Completed its first full year, serving 21 students and their families with academic, social, and emotional support five days a week.

Refugee Resettlement Ministry

Relaunched with two new Good Neighbor Teams preparing to walk alongside arriving refugee families in our community.

Conversations at the Intersection

Learning events focused on better understanding the experiences and needs of our unhoused and marginalized neighbors.

Home to Home Exhibit

Over 100 participants engaged with this interactive experience, highlighting the realities of displacement and housing insecurity.

Bethany & World Relief Border Immersion

We’re launching a new partnership with World Relief at the US/Mexico border to provide shelter and critical care for vulnerable migrants.

Construction Begins on the North Building

We’ve reached a major milestone—construction began on May 27! This permanent space will serve the North community and future generations, with move-in expected in early 2026.

Summer Intern Leadership Program

This summer, 10 young adults are serving through Bethany’s Intern Leadership Program in areas like Children, Youth, Belong, Technology, Wilderness, and Missions. Many are actively involved on Sundays at Ballard, Eastside, and Green Lake.

College Ministry Expansion

We’re deepening our investment in college students through new outreach, events, and leadership opportunities—helping the next generation grow in faith and community.


We invite you to dive deeper into Hope Rising by exploring our Guidebook, engaging Kids Book and our Daily Engagements. These resources detail the vision, explain the big picture, and provide discipleship materials for all ages. Click the links below to access these valuable tools and join us in making a lasting impact.

"I invite you to join me on a journey of generosity as we grow in our response to God’s work in our lives. Across our church, people are coming to faith, finding community, and using their gifts to serve. Together, we are part of the new creation God is building. Hope is rising, and we get to be part of it! Will you join us on this journey? Hope is Rising!"

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