At Bethany Lutheran Church, worship is a celebration of what God has done for us in His Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior—His initiative in our life, His saving events throughout history. Worship is a remembrance, a reenactment-if-you-will, of God's redemptive acts for all people throughout history; it is also a joyful reception through faith, by God's people now, who live to proclaim His redeeming grace to all the world. The Lutheran understanding of "Gottesdienst" or "God's service to us" and "our service to God" are foundational to all that we do in worship. God first comes to us, and we respond in confession, joyful praise, prayer and humble faith.
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Sunday Worship Update!
Starting on Sunday, February 2nd, our multi-site congregation will temporarily be a singular site for our Sunday schedule. While Bethany’s Holy Cross campus is undergoing transformation for future mission and ministry, our Sunday morning schedule will be completely on the main campus of Bethany.
Worship services will be at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00AM on Bethany's campus.
- Communion will be celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 8:00AM and 11:00AM; and the 1st through 4th Sundays of the month at 9:30AM.
- Bible studies: “Lessons of the Day” will be led by a member of the ministry staff at 9:30AM in the Multi-Purpose Room, room 215, located at the top of the South side staircase in Friendship Square (School courtyard) and Women’s and Men’s studies will be led by congregational members at 10:45AM.
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The same text will be explored at ALL in-person worship sites on Sunday mornings:
Bethany Lutheran in Long Beach and Holy Cross in Cypress; and of course on the Live Stream via our YouTube channel for our 9:30AM Worship Service:
Our YouTube Channel - Click HERE
SUNDAY MORNING LINEUP:
- PLEASE SEE 'Sunday Worship Update' at the top of this webpage! Normally our in-person worship would be on the campus of Bethany at 8:00 & 9:30AM and Holy Cross at 11:00AM. Live streamed at 9:30AM. The 9:30AM service will be Live Streamed via our YouTube channel and the recording will be available to watch anytime thereafter. Worship theme and preacher same on both campuses.
- PLEASE SEE 'Sunday Worship Update' at the top of this webpage for Sunday Bible Studies! Normally our Sunday morning study in person on the campus of Holy Cross at 9:30AM; lessons of the day with particular attention to the sermon text.
SUNDAY MORNING RESOURCE LINKS:
- Worship Service Resource Page (2024)
- Worship Service Resource Page (2025)
- Sermon Podcasts
- Under Grace, Under 8!
Holy Communion:
Those who believe the following statement to be true are most welcome to receive this sacrament: The Lord's Supper is celebrated at Bethany in the joyful confession that our Lord gives us His very Body and Blood for the forgiveness of sins in this sacrament. God intends this gift for His children who recognize their sin, trust in Christ as their Savior, desire to live for Him alone and join in this joyful confession.
PLEASE SEE 'Sunday Worship Update' at the top of this webpage for Communion! Normally our Communion Pattern at Bethany for the 8:00AM service is the 1st and 3rd Sundays. For the 9:30AM service, it is the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays (not on a 5th Sunday).
*Contact the church office, (562) 421-4711, if you are in need of our ministry staff to bring communion to your home.
Nursery Care on Sunday Mornings:
We love kids here at Bethany! We offer nursery care during both our 8:00 and 9:30AM services. Infants through preschool kids love connecting with friends & enjoy the playing with the toys while listening to the service playing. We have a fantastic team that are highly qualified caretakers. Drop off starts at 7:50AM for the 8:00AM service and at 9:20AM for the 9:30AM service. Please make your way across Friendship Square (the courtyard outside) to get your child signed in and situated.
If this is your child’s first time this school year, fill out our Yearlong Children and Youth Ministry Permission Form. If you have any questions, please contact Alissa Brege at .
Additional Information:
Handicap parking and access to the sanctuary are readily available.
For Information on Bethany's Upcoming Events - Click HERE