| "Self to Lose, Self to Find" Book Study | Discover the growth that’s possible when we understand our authentic selves as God intended by exploring the Enneagram tool more deeply, paired with profound scriptural insights. Individuals will need their own copy of the book Self to Lose, Self to Find by Marilyn Vancil. Starts January 28.
Led by Leah Lee | Weekly: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM | North | No childcare | |
| 30s/40s Fellowship Group | This group (ages 30-49) meets up on the last Friday of every month year round and will plan Sunday afternoon gatherings through the summer. | | Green Lake | Children welcome | |
| 50s/60s Fellowship Group (pre-retirement) | This fellowship group meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month at Bethany Greenlake in Classroom A of the Sanctuary Building. In addition to our monthly meeting time, we will plan various indoor and outdoor activities and gatherings. | Sunday at 11:00 AM | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| 65+ Fellowship Group (Retirees) | This fellowship group meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month at Bethany Greenlake in Classroom A of the Sanctuary Building. In addition to our monthly meeting time, we will plan various indoor and outdoor activities and gatherings. | Sunday at 11:00 AM | | Children welcome | |
| Art, Faith, & Social Justice (meeting twice per month) | A small group for artists and non-artists alike pursuing God's call for social and environmental justice through creative expression and activism.
This is a time of extraordinary division in our country and a critical opportunity to pursue truth, healing, and transformation through Christ.
Our group will examine issues through a creative lens, including the sharing and discussion of art, and provide a restorative, prayerful environment in support of each member's personal calling to serve.
We are a Bethany Community Church-centered small group but will accept any who feel called to attend regardless of church affiliation or faith.
At present, we do not offer childcare but hope to do so in the new year. If interested, please let us know!
Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do right; seek justice.
Defend the oppressed.
Take up the cause of the fatherless;
plead the case of the widow. | Sunday at 7:00 PM | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Ballard Parents Small Group | Looking to connect with other parents? Seeking fellowship and spiritual encouragement? Join us once a month for a simple study of Scripture and to support one another through prayer. | The 4th Sunday of every month at 4:00 PM | Ballard | Childcare provided | |
| Ballard: Sermon Discussion and Prayer | This group meets every Sunday to discuss the sermon and pray. | Sunday at 11:30 AM | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Basketball Group | Break out your dribbling skills and come out for a couple of hours of basketball and fellowship across the street from where we worship. Donations are welcomed to help with court costs. See you there! Location: Shoreline. Led by Joe Dalan. | Weekly: Thursdays at 7:30 PM | North | No childcare | |
| Board Game Nights | We meet on a mostly regular basis to build fellowship and friendly competition through cardboard, cards, dice and scoresheets. Games range from the old classic card games to the newfangled Euro-strategy games; absolutely zero experience is required, and all ages/life stages are welcome. Led by Zach Bloomfield & Kelsea Ballantyne, with occasional rotating co-hosting by group members. | Friday at 7:00 PM | North | No childcare | |
| Book Club | Join us for a once a month book discussion. All Book Lovers Welcome! Led by Jordan McPhee.
April - The Need to Be Whole by Wendell Berry
May - Silent Reading Party
June - Wholehearted Faith by Jeff Chu and Rachel Held Evans
July - The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry | The 1st Monday of every month at 6:00 PM | West Seattle | No childcare | |
| Broadview: Sermon Discussion Group | This group will meet on Tuesdays at 7pm to discuss the sermon. Group is set to start February 20 | Tuesday at 7:00 PM | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Deaf Community Group | Join us for a monthly opportunity to join in community with other Deaf and Hard of Hearing folks! We will meet on the third Friday of each month. | The 3rd Friday of every month at 7:00 PM | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Edmond - Dusty & Gigi's Home | Join a Summer Gathering group! These small, casual get-togethers will meet twice between July and August in homes around our community—centered around a shared meal or dessert. It’s a simple way to enjoy great conversation, laughter, and prayer while deepening friendships old and new.
Bring a friend along—we’d love to meet them too! | Once at 7/12/2025 4:00 PM | North | Children welcome | |
| Edmonds - Zach & Kelsea's Home | Join a Summer Gathering group! These small, casual get-togethers will meet twice between July and August in homes around our community—centered around a shared meal or dessert. It’s a simple way to enjoy great conversation, laughter, and prayer while deepening friendships old and new.
Bring a friend along—we’d love to meet them too! | Once at 7/20/2025 5:00 PM | North | Children welcome | |
| Ephesians Bible Study | Led by Yuhan and Layying Hou and Norm & Julie Johnson this Mulkiteo-based group will meet weekly for Bible study of the book of Ephesians using the Bible Project Ephesians Course as a resource. | Thursday at 7:00 PM | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Family Connect Group | Every week | In-Person | Tukwila | Led by Nicki and Avery, this family friendly group will meet on Thursday evenings | Thursday at 5:30 PM | West Seattle | Children welcome | |
| Guys on Tap | Guys on Tap is a chance for men from Bethany Ballard to get together at a local brewery, sample taps, and relax. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Reubens Tap Room | Every 2 weeks: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM | Ballard | No childcare | |
| Jam Making Group | We will meet monthly on Tuesday afternoons to make jam together! | | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Lynnwood - Ken and Christine's Home | Join a Summer Gathering group! These small, casual get-togethers will meet twice between July and August in homes around our community—centered around a shared meal or dessert. It’s a simple way to enjoy great conversation, laughter, and prayer while deepening friendships old and new. Bring a friend along—we’d love to meet them too! | Once at 7/18/2025 6:00 PM | North | Children welcome | |
| Mill Creek Group | This intergenerational group meets on Tuesday three times per month using a hybrid, 3 weeks on / 1 week off schedule. The first meeting of each month is at Collins' home in Mill Creek. The second meeting of each month is online. The third meeting each month is at the Highland home in Silver Firs. We will be studying Ephesians starting our first meeting in February. | Tuesday at 7:00 PM | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Ministry of Racial Justice & Reconciliation Group | Sign up to express your interest as we discern a time to gather for aim to grow, ask questions, and discern next steps together. | | West Seattle | No childcare | |
| Mountlake Terrace - Bethany's Home | Join a Summer Gathering group! These small, casual get-togethers will meet twice between July and August in homes around our community—centered around a shared meal or dessert. It’s a simple way to enjoy great conversation, laughter, and prayer while deepening friendships old and new.
Bring a friend along—we’d love to meet them too! | Once at 7/13/2025 4:30 PM | North | No childcare | |
| Mountlake Terrace - Jacque's Home | Join a Summer Gathering group! These small, casual get-togethers will meet twice between July and August in homes around our community—centered around a shared meal or dessert. It’s a simple way to enjoy great conversation, laughter, and prayer while deepening friendships old and new.
Bring a friend along—we’d love to meet them too! | Once at 7/18/2025 7:00 PM | North | No childcare | |
| Newlywed Group | Join others in their first year of marriage in a small group and explore the mystery of two being one together as led by an experienced mentoring couple. Questions or want to sign up? These groups form every 3-4 months as mentors and couples are ready. | Monday | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| North Ballard: Sermon Discussion Group | Led by Nate Dreon this coed north Ballard group meets weekly on Tuesday's 7-8:30pm to discuss the week's sermon. This group runs October 1st- May 20th. | Tuesday at 7:00 PM | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| North Shoreline Group | This group will meet every other Saturday morning to discuss the sermon. | | Green Lake | Children welcome | |
| Online: Hurst Group | | | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Post College/Early Career | The Post-College/Early Career group, or PCEC, is a community designed specifically for young adults who are navigating the exciting yet challenging transition from college life to the early stages of their professional careers.
We aim to foster a supportive environment where members can share experiences, explore their faith, and build meaningful relationships. We gather regularly in small groups for uplifting discussions, engaging activities, and opportunities to serve within our church and the broader community. During the summer, we have monthly activities to build community.
Whether you're starting your first job, pursuing further education, or figuring out your next steps, this group provides a space to connect with others who understand the unique pressures and joys of this life stage. Join us as we seek to grow in faith together, support each other in our journeys, and make lasting friendships that strengthen our community. If any of this sounds intriguing, come be a part of our community! | No Schedule | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Preaching Cohort 24-25 | Interested in the craft of preaching? Join Pastor Silas and be a part of our 2024 Northeast Preaching Cohort! Engage in eight 90 minute, immersive sessions from October through May that will empower you to find your voice in preaching. Build confidence, connect with others, and grow in your faith as we journey together. All are warmly welcomed! | The 2nd Sunday of every month at 11:00 AM | Northeast | No childcare | |
| Queen Anne Sermon Discussion Group | Led by Mari Yamamoto and Daniel McDuff, this Queen Anne group hopes to create an intergenerational community in our neighborhood. We will discuss the sermon and work on building community together. | Tuesday at 7:00 PM | Green Lake | Children welcome | |
| Quilting Ministry | If you're a quilter or knitter, join us to make quilts and blankets to gift to those who need prayer and comfort. We meet on the second Saturday of each month in the CLC room at Green Lake from 10–2pm. Feel free to bring your personal projects as we join each other in community and build relationships. | Multiple dates between 10/12/2024 and 12/12/2026 | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Seattle Children's Employees Group | This group is to determine interest in starting a group for employees of Seattle Children's to provide discussion and support. | | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Seeing the Sacred: Photography as a Spiritual Practice | They say pictures are worth 1,000 words, but photos can also call us deeper into our relationship with God, creation and ourselves. No photography experience is needed to join this group of folks using the art of photography to see through a new lens. Bring your curiosity and camera or cell phone, and prepare yourself to see God.
This group has quarterly in-person gatherings for community and photography field trips. The group also has an online presence where folks can upload photos and share comments.
Register to learn more and join us. | | | No childcare | |
| Shoreline - Ellen & Don's Home | Join a Summer Gathering group! These small, casual get-togethers will meet twice between July and August in homes around our community—centered around a shared meal or dessert. It’s a simple way to enjoy great conversation, laughter, and prayer while deepening friendships old and new.
Bring a friend along—we’d love to meet them too! | Once at 8/10/2025 4:00 PM | North | Children welcome | |
| Shoreline - Leslie's Home | Join a Summer Gathering group! These small, casual get-togethers will meet twice between July and August in homes around our community—centered around a shared meal or dessert. It’s a simple way to enjoy great conversation, laughter, and prayer while deepening friendships old and new.
Bring a friend along—we’d love to meet them too! | Once at 7/30/2025 7:00 PM | North | No childcare | |
| Small Group: Families of Young Children | Join in with other families from Bethany West Seattle with young children at this once a month small group, meeting on Sundays. | The 2nd Sunday of every month at 2:00 PM | West Seattle | Children welcome | |
| Solo Parent Group | This is a group for solo parents to support, care, and fellowship with one another. | | Green Lake | Childcare provided | |
| Summer 2025 Pickleball Group | Join us on the pickleball court to build friendships and serve up some fun. New and beginner skills are welcome for this easy-to-learn recreational sport! If you are an intermediate/advanced player, and want to join us, please come with a desire to have fun, build community and help others learn the sport. There is a one-time fee of $10 to help cover the cost of court rental. Teenagers are welcome with parents, but this venue is Not suitable for kids.
2025 Pickleball Group Meetings:
Where: Bitter Lake Tennis Courts, 13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
When: Weekly on Mondays, June 23 to August 18, (and possibly some more weeks)
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Bring any equipment you have and if you don't have any, come anyway because others are willing to share! | Monday at 6:30 PM | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Summer Beach Volleyball Group | Whether you're an experienced player or want to learn the basics, join us in enjoying the nice weather, learning something new, and getting to know others. We will meet on Thursday evenings at Golden Gardens. No need to bring anything; just show up. | | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Survivor Watch Party Group | Love Survivor? Join us each Wednesday from 8-9:30pm as we gather to watch the latest episode together! Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a fun, laid-back way to connect with others, this group is for you. We'll rotate locations, gathering in different homes each week throughout the season. | Wednesday at 8:00 PM | Northeast | No childcare | |
| Thursday Bible Study - Fall 2025 | Meeting for over a decade, our Thursday Bible Study has a history of focusing on Scripture while building relationships, making our big church a bit smaller and creating spaces for folks to share life together. We will use our time together to gather as large group to hear a brief devotional and then break into our consistent small groups where we’ll discuss the Bible study from the week, share life together, and pray. Women's Bible Study occurs at 10am, and childcare is provided with advance registration. At 7pm, we have both men's and women's groups, but childcare will not be available. With two different times on Thursday, we hope there’s a good fit for you!
DATES: Thursdays, September 25 - December 11
COST: $30 | Thursday | | Childcare provided | |
| West Seattle Group | This group will meet every week to discuss the sermon and share your journey with Christ. Let's make new friends and fellowship with each other :) | Tuesday at 7:00 PM | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Youth Group Parent Connections | This group will meet in the Sanctuary Foyer every week during Youth Group (6-8pm) with a variety of options (from sermon discussion groups to more casual conversation. | Sunday at 6:00 PM | Green Lake | No childcare | |