November 16th, 2025

“One little person, giving all of her time to peace, makes news. Many people, giving some of their time, can make history."


—Peace Pilgrim

*Friendly Reminder*

Please have all information to be included in the Bethany Blast to Jennifer (bethanyucc@gmail.com) by Tuesday at noon

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Office hours for the church are:

Wednesdays: 9:30am-2pm

Fridays: 9:30am-2pm

During those hours, the side door (near the kitchen) will be unlocked, and one of the staff will be in the office. 


While our minister always welcomes a pop-in visit, to ensure she'll be there and available, it's always a good idea to call ahead or make an appointment by e-mailing her at bethanypastoramy@gmail.com.

A MONTH OF GRATITUDE AND GIVING

After hearing of the food insecurity issues within our community, Bethany is declaring November a month of Gratitude and Giving. We feel called to help out our neighbors in need.


We are asking Bethany members and friends to help stock the food shelf during  the next four Sundays.  You may bring non-perishable goods to the church either during office hours or on Sunday.  We will gather our gifts around the altar until Nov. 23, when we will bless our gifts before they are delivered to the food shelf.


Monetary donations are also welcomed, either through a check sent directly to the food shelf or one made out to Bethany Church with the Food Shelf in the memo line.  This can also be done through our online giving portal on the Bethany website: bethanyuccvt.org

WISH LIST FOR RANDOLPH AREA FOOD SHELF​

​The Food Shelf welcomes donations of bread, eggs, milk, butter, pasta, pasta sauces, canned vegetables, canned meats (chicken), beans rice, soups (Progresso brand most popular), tea, coffee, baking supplies. They also welcome personal care items ( tooth brushes, tooth paste, shampoo, and soap). Diapers of all sizes, pet foods and feminine hygiene products.


*Please note that homemade food cannot be accepted at the Food Shelf. 

Bethany is only collecting non-perishable items.




For more information about where the food shelf is located, what items to donate, and their office hours please click here.

THANK YOU


I want to express great appreciation to the Bethany members in remembering me and my family with love, prayers, cards and presence at the reception held at Chandler in memory of my husband, father and grandfather of John Lutz. John contributed much to the church life and community of Randoph. He was kind, patient, loving and generous and these expressions were evident as witnessed by many. Thank you and God bless you!

Love,

Ruth Lutz

A Word from the Upper Valley Food Security Network!

The Network (formerly the Hunger Council) is responding to the growing need in our community by hosting a weekly virtual meeting (via Zoom) for partners, mutual aid groups, and other interested parties. It will be an opportunity to share updates and challenges, and coordinate our collective response to the increasing food access needs across the region. These meetings will be facilitated by Jennifer Fontaine, Director of Operations for Upper Valley Haven. 

Meetings will take place every Tuesday from 8:30–9:00 AM on Zoom. 

(Meeting link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72567250839?pwd=sjgcP2jqAZrC8W7qufTfuicYHp8Tkp.1).  

The goal is to connect helping groups and affected agencies and providers to ensure effective coordination and communication. For more information, please call Jennifer Fontaine, (802) 478-1850.

FELLOWSHIP GET-TOGETHERS WITH PASTOR AMY

Joy Kacik (jckacik@gmail.com) 267-240-5131 is organizing opportunities to spend a little time getting to know Pastor Amy and she you. If you would like to participate, please contact Joy.

PROJECT DOVE IS BACK!

***CHANGED DATES**** We will once again be collecting items for a shipment to our Sister-City, Myrhorod, Ukraine We will now be collecting items for the next shipment on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15th, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 16, 12:00-4:00 p.m. at which times all items will be boxed up and made ready for shipment.. This will be our 5th shipment since the war began! Items suggested are: toys, diapers and other baby items, women's hygiene products, lap robes, shawls, socks, gloves, warm hats, and sweaters. We also accept financial support to cover the costs of the shipment with checks made out to Bethany Church and a notation in the memorandum line for Project Dove. Thank you for any support you are able to give!

THANKSGIVING PIES



Don't forget to order your Double Crust, Apple Crumb, or Pumpkin Pie for your Thanksgiving Dinner!

The Apple Pies are frozen and can be baked anytime and the Pumpkin Pies are made fresh right before Thanksgiving.

All pies are $20. All orders must be made by Nov. 21 and can be picked up on Sunday or on Nov. 25 or Nov 26 from 4-5:30 pm.

You may order online by going to this link, emailing bethanychurchpies@gmail.com, leaving a message on the Bethany Church phone, or seeing Terry at Coffee Hour.

Advertising to the community is starting soon, so don't wait!

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION ON NOV 23rd



We will end our month of Gratitude and Giving on Thanksgiving Sunday, Nov. 23.

We will bless the food donations collected around the altar before they are taken to the Randolph Area Food Shelf. 

We are hoping to gather some Thanksgiving stories from the congregation that can be shared that day.  

If you have a Thanksgiving story you are willing to share (funny or serious), please send an email to bethanyucc@gmail.com. Jeanne Ward will be coordinating the service.

BETHANY BAZAAR ON DEC. 6th

We are getting ready for our Bazaar on Dec. 6 and can use your help. We will have sign up sheets in the Fellowship Hall or you can email bethanyucc@gmail.com to let us know how you can help.

- Sign up to bring cookies for the Cookie Walk 

- Sign up to bring something for the Baked Goods table 

- Sign up to help with set up for the Bazaar on Friday, Dec. 5 

This year we are having a White Elephant Table featuring Christmas decorations and crafts. This is a great time to go through the holiday items you no longer use. Also, we are asking for nice "re-gift" items that we can price and sell. Please bring in those items Nov. 30- Dec. 4.  

Send an email to Bethany Church or touch base with Terry Burgee if you have any questions or suggestions! Thanks!

KEEP YOUR PRAYER LIST VISIBLE

Here is a way to keep the folks who are on our prayer list in our hearts and minds: Cut the list out from the bulletin or write the names down on a piece of paper and post the list somewhere you will see it each day. Take a moment to think of or say a prayer for those on the list. Think of the cloud of prayers that will surround each recipient if we all do that!

“Lift Every Voice and Sing: An Interactive Gospel Workshop & Concert”

Montpelier, VT | Saturday, November 22 9:00AM
The Montpelier Community Gospel Choir is excited to host Dr. Kathy Bullock for an all-day workshop and concert celebrating the joy of Gospel music from 9:00AM - 4:00PM at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier. Our “Lift Every Voice and Sing” workshop is open to anyone who would like to participate; no experience is necessary. This is a unique and excellent opportunity to learn about and experience the joy of singing gospel music with a nationally recognized performance artist. Registration is required. Suggested registration price is $45; a minimum of $10 is required to register. Lunch is included in the ticket price! Tickets can be purchased at https://www.montpeliergospel.org/concerts 

Montpelier, VT | Saturday, November 22 6:00 PM The Workshop day will culminate in an hour-long evening performance by all workshop attendees and MCGC members from 6:00 - 7:00PM at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier. This concert is FREE, with donations welcome.


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Dr. Kathy Bullock is Professor Emeritus of Music at Berea College, Berea, Kentucky where she worked for almost thirty years. She is also currently an Adjunct Professor of Music at University of Kentucky, School of Music. Dr. Bullock is now performing and conducting workshops in African American Sacred Music throughout the United States, Europe and Africa, sharing hope and joy during these challenging times.

This event is being generously supported by grants from the Vermont Community Foundation and Montpelier Alive.

IN OUR PRAYERS

The family of Marvin Harvey who passed away on Nov. 7th 
The family of Harriet Chase who passed away on Nov. 3rd
Christine Meagher's Aunt Margaret who had a fall
Susannah Gravel's friend Kathy for health issues

Connie Chamberlin who fell

Ann Aikens, whose father passed away.

Kit, who is in recovery from surgery


We continue to pray for David Atkinson, Dawn Chittenden, Rick Edwards, Marty Strange, and our friends at Menig: Ruth, Grace, Ed, Mary and Nancy 

We pray for our Friends in Ukraine that they might soon find an end to the war

We pray people who are food insecure