Bethany First Church

Bethany Quilters
2026-01-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
Every Monday from 10am to noon.
Quilters meet in the Fellowship Hall to work on individual projects and/or to assist on group projects.
Bring your sewing machines and projects or just come and see what the group is all about.
You do not have to be a member of the Church to join.

Victorian Dancing
2026-01-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
Come and join us for some fun, exercise, and camaraderie. Enjoy dances based on the mid-1800s style. No experience needed. No need for a partner. Just a willingness to learn and have fun.
First and Third Sunday of each Month
3pm – 5pm
Wear comfortable shoes and bring your sense of humor!
The cost? One non-perishable food item for donation (optional).

Christmas Eve Service
2025-12-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
🎄 You’re Invited to Our Christmas Eve Service 🎄
Come celebrate the joy and wonder of Christmas with us!
Join our church family for a peaceful and spirit-filled Christmas Eve Service as we gather to reflect, rejoice, and welcome the birth of Christ.
🕯️ Date: Tuesday, December 24
🕯️ Time: 7:00 PM
Celebrate the season with beautiful music, candlelight, a message of hope, and warm fellowship.
All are welcome—come as you are.
Let’s celebrate the light that shines in the darkness.
Merry Christmas and blessings to you!

Movie Night and Potluck Dinner
2025-12-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
Movie Night and Potluck Dinner
Gather with us in the fellowship hall to enjoy a delicious potluck meal, followed by a family-friendly movie. It’s the perfect chance to connect, share homemade dishes, and spend quality time together as a community.
Date: December 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Movie Title: The Family Stone, a 2005 American comedy/drama. It stars an ensemble cast including Diane Keaton, Craig T. Nelson, Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Luke Wilson, Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams and Tyrone Giordano. The story follow the Christmas misadventures of the Stone family when the eldest son brings his uptight girlfriend home for the holidays.
Everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends!

Blue Christmas Service
2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
Blue Christmas Service
🕯️ A Time for Reflection, Comfort, and Hope
Join us for a special Blue Christmas service—a quiet, contemplative gathering for those who are experiencing grief, loss, or hardship this holiday season. While Christmas is often filled with joy and celebration, we recognize that it can also be a difficult time for many. This service offers a sacred space to honor those feelings and find peace in the presence of God and community.
📅 Date: Thursday, December 18
🕰️ Time: 7:00 pm
Whether you’re mourning a loved one, navigating a challenging season, or simply seeking a moment of stillness, you are welcome here. Come as you are.

Christmas Bazaar
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
Join us for a Christmas Bazaar Featuring:
Breakfast Sandwiches
Homemade Soups and Luncheon Sandwiches
Vendor Crafts
Raffles
Christmas Cookie Sale
Bake Sale
A raffle for a special one of a kind, quilt made by our Monday Quilters
And more!

Movie Night and Potluck Dinner
2025-11-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
Movie Night and Potluck Dinner
Gather with us in the fellowship hall to enjoy a delicious potluck meal, followed by a family-friendly movie. It’s the perfect chance to connect, share homemade dishes, and spend quality time together as a community.
Date: November 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Movie Title: Dunkirk (2017 Rated PG-13) An amazing story that depicts the Dunkirk evacuation in May of 1940. Allied soldiers were trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk, France and were rescued by a fleet of naval and civilian vessels, often called the Miracle of Dunkirk. In the end, over 300,000 French, British, Dutch and Belgian soldiers were evacuated.
Everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends!

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2025-11-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
Give Blood. Help Save Lives.
Fellowship Hall
Thursday, November 20, 2025
12 pm to 5 pm
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: BethanyCT to schedule an appointment.
Pre-register at RedCrossBlood.org to receive a pair of Red Cross Pac Man socks.

Victorian Dancing
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
Come and join us for some fun, exercise, and camaraderie. Enjoy dances based on the mid-1800s style. No experience needed. No need for a partner. Just a willingness to learn and have fun.
October dance is canceled. Come join us on November 16th.
3pm – 5pm
Wear comfortable shoes and bring your sense of humor!
The cost? One non-perishable food item for donation (optional).

Victorian Dancing
2025-11-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
Come and join us for some fun, exercise, and camaraderie. Enjoy dances based on the mid-1800s style. No experience needed. No need for a partner. Just a willingness to learn and have fun.
October dance is canceled. Come join us on November 2nd.
3pm – 5pm
Wear comfortable shoes and bring your sense of humor!
The cost? One non-perishable food item for donation (optional).

Quilt Group
2025-10-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States

Movie Night and Potluck Dinner
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:30 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
Movie Night and Potluck Dinner
Gather with us in the fellowship hall to enjoy a delicious potluck meal, followed by a family-friendly movie. It’s the perfect chance to connect, share homemade dishes, and spend quality time together as a community.
Date: Friday, October 24 (Special Date since the last Friday is Halloween)
Time: 6:00 PM
Movie Title: Ghostbusters (1984 Original Version)
Ghostbusters is a classic comedy rated PG and runs 1 hour and 45 minutes. The film was written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis and stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Annie Potts and Ernie Hudson.
Everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends!

Victorian Dancing
2025-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
Come and join us for some fun, exercise, and camaraderie. Enjoy dances based on the mid-1800s style. No experience needed. No need for a partner. Just a willingness to learn and have fun.
The First and Third Sundays of the Month
3pm – 5pm
Wear comfortable shoes and bring your sense of humor!
The cost? One non-perishable food item for donation

Congregation & Youth Trip to Fidelco Guide Dog -EVENT CANCELED
2025-10-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Fidelco Guide Dog, 103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, CT, 06002, United States
Event Canceled due to an outbreak of kennel cough!
Visit to the Fidelco Guide Dog Fall Festival and Open House
Located in Bloomfield, CT, the Annual Open House features food, kids corner activities, raffles, tours and more.
8:30 am… Car pool from Bethany First Church
10:00 am…Walk for Fidelco (must pre-register)
10:30 am… Blindfold Walks with Dogs in Training
11:00 am… Olympics
11:30 am… Guide Dog Demo
12:00… Police Dog Demo
1:30 pm… Puppy Olympics
2:15 pm… Guide Dog Demo
2:30 pm… Car Show Puppy Awards
If interested in attending as part of a group, contact the Church Office at 203-393-3116 or speak with Deanna.
