| 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) | Our 50s–60s Fellowship Group is a warm and welcoming community for those seeking meaningful connections. We gather on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 9:30 AM in classroom A, and again for a monthly Taco Tuesday dinner. Our goal is to offer a relaxed, refreshing break—filled with laughter, good food, and supportive conversation with others who understand the pace of life in your 50s and 60s. It's a chance to recharge, connect, and plan fun future outings with a group that truly gets it. | The 2nd Sunday of every month at 9:30 AM | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| 55+ INDY (I'm Not Done Yet) Group | This group typically meets on the 4th Sunday of each month (September-May) after the service for snacks and conversation. In addition, the group hosts activities, outings, and adventures throughout the year. To receive updates, email Mary at marym@churchbcc.org and ask to be added to the INDY e-newsletter list. | The 4th Sunday of every month at 11:00 AM | North | No childcare | |
| 65+ Retirees Fellowship Group | The 65+ Retirees Fellowship Group is a friendly community for those in active retirement to connect, make new friends, encourage one another, and grow in faith together. We meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 11:00 AM in the Chapel overflow room to share a meal, enjoy meaningful conversation, pray, and plan outings and other fun gatherings. Bring a snack or dish (optional) to share and join us as we build supportive, close connections and walk together in this vibrant season of life. | The 3rd Sunday of every month at 11:00 AM | Green Lake | 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: 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 | Bring your dribbling skills and join us for a couple of hours of basketball and fellowship across the street from our Shoreline campus. Donations are welcome to help cover court costs. Come play with us! We meet at Berean Bible Church, 2345 N 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98133. Led by Joe Dalan. | Weekly: Thursdays at 7:30 PM | North | No childcare | |
| BBQ & Connection | Let’s have an old-fashioned potluck dinner! We are looking forward to building community through food and time together. Starts September 14. Led by Mauro and Anna Guerrero | | North | Children welcome | |
| Board Game Nights | Build fellowship and friendly competition through cardboard, cards, dice and score sheets. 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. Starts October 3.
Led by Zach Bloomfield & Trevor Branch. | The 1st and 3rd Friday of every month 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 | |
| Book of Acts Bible Study | Spend 8 weeks walking through the Book of Acts. We will read passages from Acts and discuss connections to the rest of scripture, as well as pray. Starts September 29. Led by Micah Qualle | Weekly: Mondays at 7:30 PM | North | 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 | |
| Brunch Gatherings | Join us for brunch after Sunday service as we explore local restaurants together. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, share a meal, and enjoy meaningful conversation. First brunch is October 5th. Led by Karen & Mike Frazier. | | North | 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 | |
| Dunamis - Healing Ministry of Jesus | Join us for a transformational 8-week journey as we share meals, worship together, and engage deeply with the Dunamis Healing Ministry of Jesus. Guided by a 10-week curriculum, this experience is designed to strengthen your faith, broaden your understanding, and open space to encounter Christ’s healing power. Come with an open heart and mind as we grow, learn, and walk this path in community. Group starts on October 2nd and meets in Lynnwood. Led by Kelsea Ballantyne & Sharon Khalilian. | Weekly: Thursdays at 6:00 PM | North | Children welcome | |
| Edmonds - 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 8/23/2025 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 | |
| Faith and Fantasy: The Hobbit Book Group Discussion | Join us as we explore Middle-earth, a few chapters at a time, in our community book club focusing on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic, The Hobbit. This reading group is open to everyone (4th grade and higher) looking for a good adventure! Kids are expected to participate in the discussion; no childcare will be provided. Parents must manage their own children. Starts October 13. Led by Katie Santiago. | The 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at 7:00 PM | North | Children welcome | |
| 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 | |
| Golf Meetup at Jackson Park Driving Range | Build community through golf. We welcome everyone, from first timers (loaner clubs available) to avid golfers. We are low-key: join when you can, skip when you can't. Range balls $6-$19 per bucket. Hitting bays cannot be reserved in advance. We will do our best to keep our group in neighboring bays. Starts October 6. Led by Michael Miller | The 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 7:30 PM | North | No childcare | |
| 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 | |
| Illumination Through Writing | Do you gain insights as you write – journaling, poetry, narrative? The goal is to encourage each other to write more by sharing our writing in a positive, no-pressure environment. For adults looking for support and self-accountability, to write more. Time: 1.5 – 2.0 hours. We will decide when and where once I have input from everyone wanting to participate, to determine the best time for most people. Supplies: Bring your own journal, pen, and any writing you are willing to share. Led by Gerry Barney. | | | No childcare | |
| Intergenerational Men’s Coffee | Come join this intergenerational men’s group as we learn from one another’s experiences and grow together in Christ. Our aim is to create a space where men of all ages can encourage and equip one another in their faith journeys. Whether you’re young or young at heart, we look forward to walking together as we intentionally pursue Christ in all aspects of our lives. Jeff Olden & John Greenquist will co-lead a ten week study running through early-December with an option to extend into 2026 if there's interest. Starts September 26. | Friday at 7:00 AM | North | 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! | | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| Potluck & Politics | Looking for a place to practice having dialog with friends and family around divisive political topics? Join us for dinner and a facilitated discussion as we practice listening and responding to each other’s stories and perspectives, discovering how to actually embrace diversity of thought. Let’s practice our core Bethany theology, “in essentials unity, in nonessentials liberty, in all things charity,” so the world might see our unity. Led by Bev Emerson and Becky Williamson. Starts October 15. | | | No childcare | |
| Potluck & Politics | Looking for a place to practice having dialog with friends and family around divisive political topics? Join us for dinner and facilitated discussion as we practice listening and responding to each other’s stories and perspectives, discovering how to actually embrace diversity of thought. Let’s practice our core Bethany theology, “in essentials unity, in nonessentials liberty, in all things charity,” so the world might see our unity. We meet the second Wednesday of each month starting October 8 from 6:30-8:30pm at a home near Bethany Green Lake. Register to join! | The 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM | Green Lake | 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 | |
| Single Women's Book Club | This group is for single women ages 25–55 who enjoy reading Christian nonfiction and engaging in thoughtful discussion. Together, we seek to deepen our faith, grow in our understanding of God’s Word, and encourage one another in our walk with Christ. Group starts October 6 and meets in Mountlake Terrace. Led by Kim Crossen. | The 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 6:45 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 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 | |
| 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, October 2 - December 11
COST: $30 | Thursday | | Childcare provided | |
| Thursday Morning Bible Study @ Bethany Ballard | Each Thursday morning, our Bethany Ballard community is welcome to hop on Zoom for a weekly Bible Study led by Pastor Chris and others. Whether you are new to the faith or want to practice reading the Bible more, all are invited! Register to join! | Thursday at 7:00 AM | Ballard | No childcare | |
| Water to Wine (North Green Lake) | Led by Ryan Mayfield and Daniel & Michelle Reynolds, this group meets weekly and alternates between book & topical studies. | Tuesday at 7:00 PM | Green Lake | No childcare | |
| 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 | |