Each year, the Bethany community is invited to participate in the peacemaking work of the church as we celebrate World Communion and Peacemaking on the first Sunday of October. We will taste breads from many different cultures from around the world as we delight in the Christian community and fellowship we love and proclaim.

As part of the Peacemaking program, congregations are invited to contribute to the Peace and Global Witness Offering, a gift that enables the church to promote the peace of Christ by addressing systems of conflict and injustice across the world. The Peacemaking Offering has several different designated recipients: 50% goes to the PCUSA for projects nation and worldwide; 25% goes to the SF Presbytery for local projects; and 25% is retained by Bethany to use in a way that promotes peace in our own community. Last year, Bethany sponsored a “Season of Peace” essay and artistic expression opportunity for the 4th and 5th grade students at Allen School in San Bruno. Participating students were invited to draw, write, create a song, or express in some way what a season of peace looks like to them. The works of four students were selected for their creative ideas, and those students, much to their delight, were awarded with Target gift cards.

The kickoff for the Peace and Global Witness Offering will be on Sunday, October 1, and the offering will be dedicated on Sunday, October 29. Please prayerfully consider what you can contribute to this work for peace.

Blessings to each of you in the name of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Shalom.

Peace & Global Witness 2023 Special Offering