| 20's & 30's Pop Up Gathering | Join us for our first pop-up gathering at Mark and Katie Steinke’s house! Enjoy delicious food, great company, and a chance to connect with new friends from Bethany North. Starts October 10. | |
| 30s/40s Fellowship Group | This group (ages 30-49) is planning three larger monthly get-togethers, plus a number of activities like hikes, game nights, outdoor movies, and more around Seattle throughout the summer. Our final larger group event will be in September. Sign-up for more information! | |
| 50+ Fellowship Group | This fellowship group meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month at Bethany Greenlake. In addition to our monthly meeting time, we will plan various indoor and outdoor activities and gatherings. | |
| A Study of Luke | Prepare to dive deep into a study of Luke with a focus on memorizing parts of it. All ages are welcome. Location: Seattle. Led by Cutty Welt. | |
| Apologia | Apologia: Build up your faith foundation by examining the evidences for the historicity of Bible and the Resurrection of Jesus in a welcoming, weekly class. Starts October 1. Location: Brier. Led by Ramona Wijayratne and Rod Stiling. | |
| Art, Faith, & Social Justice (meeting twice per month) | A small group for artists and non-artists alike pursuing God's call for social and environmental justice through creative expression and activism.
This is a time of extraordinary division in our country and a critical opportunity to pursue truth, healing, and transformation through Christ.
Our group will examine issues through a creative lens, including the sharing and discussion of art, and provide a restorative, prayerful environment in support of each member's personal calling to serve.
We are a Bethany Community Church-centered small group but will accept any who feel called to attend regardless of church affiliation or faith.
At present, we do not offer childcare but hope to do so in the new year. If interested, please let us know!
Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do right; seek justice.
Defend the oppressed.
Take up the cause of the fatherless;
plead the case of the widow. | |
| Ballard Parents Small Group | Looking to connect with other parents? Seeking fellowship and spiritual encouragement? Join us once a month for a simple study of Scripture and to support one another through prayer. | |
| Ballard: Sermon Discussion and Prayer | This group meets every Sunday to discuss the sermon and pray. | |
| Basketball Group | Break out your dribbling skills and come out for a couple of hours of basketball and fellowship across the street from where we worship. Donations are welcomed to help with court costs. See you there! Location: Shoreline. Led by Joe Dalan. | |
| Bethany North MomCo | | |
| Blue Ridge: Sermon Discussion Group | Led by Nate Dreon this Blue Ridge group meets weekly on Tuesday's to discuss the week's sermon. This group runs October 1st- May 20th. | |
| Board Game Nights | We meet on a mostly regular basis to build fellowship and friendly competition through cardboard, cards, dice and scoresheets. Games range from the old classic card games to the newfangled Euro-strategy games; absolutely zero experience is required, and all ages/life stages are welcome. Will rotate between three houses. Two of them are in North Edmonds (Talbot Rd. and Meadowdale) and the third is in South Edmonds (close to PCC). Also, start time will vary slightly (either at 7PM or 8PM, depending on who is hosting). Led by Zach Bloomfield, Kelsea Ballantyne, Bev Emerson, and Dayna Allison-Ginez. | |
| Broadview: Sermon Discussion Group | This group will meet on Tuesdays at 7pm to discuss the sermon. Group is set to start February 20 | |
| Deaf Community Group | Join us for a monthly opportunity to join in community with other Deaf and Hard of Hearing folks! We will meet on the third Friday of each month. | |
| East Green Lake Group | This group will meet every other Wednesday in East Green Lake to discuss the sermon. | |
| Eastside Women's Group | Join other women in our Eastside community as we gather on the 2nd floor in the early childhood room of the Senior Center at 11:30am twice a month starting December 8th. Please sign up using this link or email Megank@churchbcc.org for more information. | |
| Families with Elementary Kids | Looking to connect with other families who have kids in grade school? Come join our small group where we hang out and share life with one another monthly. Commitment is from October-December. Then we will regroup and decide where to go from there! Location: Lake Forest Park. Led by Carley & Brian MacRae. | |
| Family Connect Group | Every week | In-Person | Tukwila | Led by Nicki and Avery, this family friendly group will meet on Thursday evenings | |
| Green Lake College Small Group | We will gather every Wednesday evening for a time of community and encouragement, reflecting on our spiritual formation as well as questions that this season of life brings. We will enjoy a time of fellowship as we seek Christ in community! | |
| Greenwood/Phinney Ridge Sermon Discussion Group | This group will meet every other Wednesday to discuss the sermon. | |
| Guys on Tap | Guys on Tap is a chance for men from Bethany Ballard to get together at a local brewery, sample taps, and relax. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Reubens Tap Room | |
| Ladies Nite | Beginning September 18, all women of Bethany Ballard are invited for a time of food and fellowship as we restaurant-hop through Ballard! Feel free to come for dinner or just a drink and share in good conversation. September- we will meet at Piccolino’s Restaurant. October- Stoneburner. November- TBD. Message alison.stigora@gmail.com or 484-319-7818 if you have questions or want to RSVP! Or just show up! | |
| Lake City Sermon Discussion Group | ✨Our family is looking forward to hosting this group! ✨We have 2 girls, ages 5 and 9, and a play room big enough for more kids to join. We have a pup named Westley (Lagotto Romagnolo which is a hypoallergenic breed) who will be in the home but can be crated if necessary.
As the group kicks off and finds a rhythm we are open to collaborating on the exact meeting time, cadence, and other functional details to support the needs of the group.
📅 Currently planning to meet every other Tuesday beginning October 29th. 🕰️ Arrival: 5:45-6:00 🙏 Closing prayers: 7:15 | |
| Listening Hearts | Have a desire to hear from the Spirit and make connections with others but don't have space in your life to do so? Join us as we learn and practice ancient ways of listening to God, each other, and our deepest self. Facilitated by a Spiritual Director. We meet every 2 weeks on Wednesdays. Starts September 25. Location: Edmonds. Led by Bethany Honsinger & Bev Emerson. | |
| Mill Creek Group | This intergenerational group meets on Tuesday three times per month using a hybrid, 3 weeks on / 1 week off schedule. The first meeting of each month is at Collins' home in Mill Creek. The second meeting of each month is on line. The third meeting each month is at the Herzer's home in Edmonds. We just finished studying 1 Corinthians. We are now following the advent Messiah - Rooted scripture reading and discussing the sermon with guided questions provided by the pastoral staff. New members are welcomed! | |
| Ministry of Racial Justice & Reconciliation Group | Sign up to express your interest as we discern a time to gather for aim to grow, ask questions, and discern next steps together. | |
| Newlywed Group | Join others in their first year of marriage in a small group and explore the mystery of two being one together as led by an experienced mentoring couple. Questions or want to sign up? These groups form every 3-4 months as mentors and couples are ready. | |
| North Greenwood Group | Led by Anil & Laura John as facilitators and Meghan & Kurt Harjo as hosts, this Greenwood group alternates a men's and women's study on Thursdays with a monthly Sunday evening family potluck dinner. | |
| North Shoreline Group | This group will meet every other Saturday morning to discuss the sermon. | |
| Online: Hurst Group | | |
| Online: Men of the Word Group | Led by Scott Tinker and Andrew Hou, this men's only group meets online on Tuesday mornings to discuss and study weekly Bible readings, while supporting each other in prayer and community. | |
| Pint-Size Parents Group | This group will meet weekly during Pint-Size rehearsal to discuss the sermon. | |
| Poetry for Personal Devotion and Fellowship | Reading and sharing poetry can help us slow down to look at life and our relationships in new and refreshing ways. Members will have opportunities to take turns sharing poetry that is meaningful to them in an accepting, nonjudgemental setting with a goal of gaining insights into our faith, lives and relationships. Members may choose to share a poem they have written. Books can be purchased or exchanged. Starts September 24. Location: Lynnwood. Led by Gerry Barney. | |
| Post College/Early Career | | |
| Potluck and Politics! | Looking for a place to practice having a dialog with friends and family around divisive political topics? Join us for dinner and facilitated discussion as we practice listening and responding to each other's stories, discovering how to actually embrace diversity of thought. Let's practice our core Bethany theology: "In Essentials, Unity, In Non-Essentials, Liberty, and in All Things Charity" so the world might see our Unity. Starts October 16. Location: Edmonds. Led by Bev Emerson and Teylar Greer. | |
| Preaching Cohort 24-25 | Interested in the craft of preaching? Join Pastor Silas and be a part of our 2024 Northeast Preaching Cohort! Engage in eight 90 minute, immersive sessions from October through May that will empower you to find your voice in preaching. Build confidence, connect with others, and grow in your faith as we journey together. All are warmly welcomed! | |
| Queen Anne College Small Group | We will gather every Thursday evening for a time of community and encouragement, reflecting on our spiritual formation as well as questions that this season of life brings. We will enjoy warm drinks and a time of fellowship as we seek Christ in community! | |
| Queen Anne Sermon Discussion Group | Led by Mari Yamamoto and Daniel McDuff, this Queen Anne group hopes to create an intergenerational community in our neighborhood. We will discuss the sermon and work on building community together. | |
| Quilting Ministry | If you're a quilter or knitter, join us to make quilts and blankets to gift to those who need prayer and comfort. We meet on the second Saturday of each month in the CLC room at Green Lake from 10 - 2pm. Feel free to bring your personal projects as we join each other in community and build relationships. | |
| Rooted Bible Study | Led by Yuhan and Layying Hou and Norm & Julie Johnson this Mulkiteo-based group will meet weekly for Bible study, following the Rooted Series readings. | |
| Seattle Children's Employees Group | This group is to determine interest in starting a group for employees of Seattle Children's to provide discussion and support. | |
| Shoreline: Lindskog Group | Led by David and Jenna Lindskog, this Shoreline group will meet every 2nd/4th Wednesday of the month to discuss the week's sermon. | |
| Soul Fuel - Virtual Zoom Group | A mid-week fellowship boost! We are primarily a 40+ group gathering to share what God is doing in our lives. We'll have open share time, discussion, and intentional questions on Sunday's sermon, pray, and take communion once per month. Open to all ages. Led by Sonja Brewer. | |
| Survivor Watch Party Group | Love Survivor? Join us each Wednesday from 8-9:30pm as we gather to watch the latest episode together! Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a fun, laid-back way to connect with others, this group is for you. We'll rotate locations, gathering in different homes each week throughout the season. | |
| The Power of Prayer | This is a wonderful study for anyone longing for deeper communion with God and effectiveness in prayer. We will use the Dunamis 3 curriculum which looks primarily at Jesus' teachings on prayer and his example of love and unity with the Father. We will have time for food, fellowship, worship and prayer along with the study. Starts October 16. Location: Lynnwood. Led by Sharon Khalilian and Christy Juhl. | |
| Thursday Bible Study - Winter/Spring 2025 | Meeting for over a decade, our Thursday Bible Study has a history of focusing on Scripture while building relationships, making our big church a bit smaller and creating spaces for folks to share life together. We will use our time together to gather as large group to hear a brief devotional and then break into our consistent small groups where we’ll discuss the Bible study from the week, share life together, and pray. Women's Bible Study occurs at 10am, and childcare is provided with advance registration. At 7pm, we have both men's and women's groups, but childcare will not be available. With two different times on Thursday, we hope there’s a good fit for you!
The cost to attend the study is $35. For Winter/Spring 2025, we will meet on Thursdays from January 23 through May 22. We’re excited to study I Corinthians with in-person devotionals from Bethany folks, great small group discussions, and a study book from NT Wright.
Please reach out with any questions or requests for a scholarship to Sara Rosenblad (sarar@churchbcc.org). | |
| Trail Running Group | Join other trail runners at 6:15pm once a month at Discovery Park to enjoy creation and build community! We will generally run 4.5 miles on the loop trail and out to the lighthouse with approximately 350ft of elevation gain. By registering you will be added to the email communication that is sent out the week before each scheduled run. Hosted by Bethany Wilderness Ministry. | |
| West Seattle Group | This group will meet every week to discuss the sermon and share your journey with Christ. Let's make new friends and fellowship with each other :) | |
| Youth Group Parent Connections | This group will meet in the Sanctuary Foyer every week during Youth Group (6-8pm) with a variety of options (from sermon discussion groups to more casual conversation. | |