Celebrate Christmas at Bethany!

Join us during Advent as we explore Thresholds: Crossing into God's New World

Throughout Advent

Advent Worship: Sundays in December at 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., special Festival Service on Dec 7 at 9 a.m.
Midweek Prayer Services: Wednesday, Dec 3 & Wednesday, Dec 10 from 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Special Events

Sunday School Christmas Program: Sunday, Dec 14 at 9 a.m.
Las Posadas: Wednesday, Dec 17 at 7 p.m. 

✨ Christmas Worship ✨ December 24 ✨

Interactive Family Service at 4 p.m.
Candlelight Services at 7 p.m. & 10 p.m.

Wednesday Evenings at Bethany

6:00 PM

Fellowship Meal: Each week, a different group from our church family will host a meal. Enjoy good food, connect with one another, and learn more about the many ministries at Bethany

7:00 PM

Confirmation (grades 6, 7, & 8): Faith formation for middle schoolers, culminating in Affirmation of Baptism.

Bethany Kids (elementary age): Activities to build faith and friendship with God and one another. 

Bethany Choir (adult and teen): Offering song to support the congregation during worship twice per month. Newcomers welcome! No experience necessary. 

You Belong Here

As a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) partner, we are committed to open hearts and open doors for all. Discover a faith community where every person is celebrated and affirmed, just as they are. 

About our commitment to inclusivity
Land Acknowledgement

Bethany Lutheran Church is located in Crystal Lake on the original and ancestral homelands of the Peoria, Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaami) (Miami), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux), Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk), Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) peoples, and we give thanks for their presence here since time immemorial. We also wish to recognize and honor all our Indigenous siblings who have and continue to call this land their home.

Learn more about the work of Indigenious Ministries and Tribal Relations at the ELCA.