Advent Festival 2025
Getting the church ready for Christmas is a cherished tradition here at Bethany! Folks gathered on Saturday, December 6 to get the festivities going. Our volunteers decorate the tree, hang the banners and stars, and lovingly place the nativity - this time, nativities!
Jorie and Rina
Steve, Rina and Dave
One of our tree's "legacy" ornaments - this one, from 2000!
The tree is dressed, complete with gift requests from the San Bruno Shelter
Those stars don't just get up there all by themselves: our intrepid star-hanger Craig brings his very tall ladder to reach the rafters
Our stars were created and first hung in 2014. For more photos, go to our collection here: https://www.bethanypcusa.org/photos/2014-index/advent-stars
Hmmm, where did that 5-pointed one come from?
Table decor
Nativity 1
Nativity 2 was donated by Be Parker, in memory of her husband Vern Parker
That Sunday morning, the sanctuary was beautiful!
Lay reader for Advent 2, our beloved Tamra
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