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Bethany’s story as a church begins 100 years ago. Here are some of the highlights from our community's past:
Early 1900s:
Our story begins around 1900, when settlers in the newly incorporated City of Ballard start a mission to the local Native Americans.
1916:
Bethany Baptist Church forms at 61st & 20th Streets in Ballard
1956:
Becomes non-denominational Bethany Assembly
1957:
John and Ione McCullough begin 37 years of ministry at Bethany
1960:
Church draws many students from SPU and UW
1969:
Moves to the current location at North 80th and Stone Ave.
1971:
Name changes to Bethany Community Church
1980:
Building across the street purchased; becomes the Christian Education Building
1995:
Richard and Donna Dahlstrom begin ministry in December
2005:
Regular attendance outgrows Chapel Building
2008:
First Sunday in the new Sanctuary on Stone Avenue
2010:
Official launch of Bethany North and Bethany West Seattle
2012:
20•20 Vision sets the stage for congregations across Seattle
2014:
Official launch of Bethany Northeast and Bethany Eastside
2015:
Official launch of Bethany Ballard; Richard and Donna Dahlstrom celebrate 20 years of ministry at Bethany
2016:
Demolition of the CE Building, construction begins on the new Community Life Center
2017:
Community Life Center opens as a new, fully accessible ministry space