In our first sermon of 2024, Guest Preacher Johnny Buranosky recollects on his childhood and considers the many "leaps" he's taken in regards to life, faith and queerness.

Pastor Rebecca preaches on the subject of happiness this week, thinking on when joy is a thing that comes passively, versus seeking it out with intention.

Pastor Vince used the metaphor of "desire paths" in this sermon to describe the repeated, well worn paths we walk to find our way to God.

Pastor Vince preached this Sunday, describing advent as a season where we can tell God what we really want, without holding back.

Pastor Rebecca preached on the subject of "choice" this Sunday. What decisions are made for us, and which ones do we have a hand in?

Pastor Vince compares our faith the a threaded string of beads and wonders: what happens in those moments where our faith is tested? What happens when the thread breaks?

Pastor Vince recounts a comment from his Spanish teacher that "the world is so bad now". In this sermon, he wrestles with this idea: how do we hold joy in the midst of so much suffering?

Pastor Alaina received a standing ovation for her final sermon at Bethany UCC. Give it a listen here!

Bethany Member and University of Chicago Divinity Student Xander King preaches our final sermon for October, finishing out our theme of Apocalypse Now.

On Sunday, Rev. Vince delivered this sermon centering New Revelations, being present in the current moment and exploring endings. Give it a listen here...