Bethany First Church

Bethany Quilters
2025-12-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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 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, 2025-09-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-08 10:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | 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, 2025-09-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-07 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.
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.

Movie Night and Potluck Dinner
2025-09-26 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: Last Friday of the month September 26
Time: 6:00 PM
Movie Title: “Wait Until Dark” 1967 classic film starring Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna and Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.
Everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends!

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2025-09-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
Give Blood. Help Save Lives.
Fellowship Hall
Thursday, September 25, 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.
Donors will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card.

New Member Class
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Bethany First Church, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT, United States
Are you ready to learn more about what it means to belong to Bethany First Church?

Join us for a special Membership Class that will explore:
How our church handles finances
Our unique history and connection to the UCC
What we believe about the Bible, sacraments, and faith
How we’re organized and how YOU can be part of it
Our mission, vision, and your place in the story

This interactive class includes a participant workbook, engaging conversations, and space to ask all your questions.

Whether you’re ready to join or just exploring—we’d love to see you there!

Please RSVP or contact Pastor Jonathan for more info.
