Bethany Community Church, Harpenden

09/06/2026

Catalyst Festival 2026 🔥

Bethany headed to Catalyst and came back changed. God's presence, brilliant teaching, and a whole lot of community - it was a long weekend we won't forget in a hurry.

Watch the video to catch a glimpse of what we got up to. We can't wait to go back!

27/05/2026

Our BeCC family joined a multitude of other churches from Catalyst Network for the Catalyst Festival in Norwich during the May bank holiday weekend. Check out this video and see if you can spot any Bethany faces.

05/05/2026

We're hosting a Big Questions morning this Sunday and we want it to answer YOUR questions.

👉 Got something you've been asked about faith that stumped you?
👉 Something you're wrestling with yourself?
👉 A practical challenge when it comes to sharing your faith?

Submit your questions using the link before Sunday and a panel will do their best to answer them on the day.

Nothing is off limits.

https://forms.gle/AGBwj6uE14mzAnYKA

15/04/2026

🧠 Quiz Night for a Cause! 🎉

Join us on Friday, 8th May at 7:30pm for our Charity Quiz Night at St. George's Assembly Hall. Test your knowledge, have a laugh with friends, and support King's Pantry Food Bank - all profits go directly to tackling food poverty in our community.

📅 8th May | 7:30pm
📍 St. George's Assembly Hall
💰 £10 per person
👥 Teams up to 6 people
🥤 Bring your own drinks and snacks

Gather your team (or come solo and join one on the night!) and let's make a difference together while having some fun. It's quiz time with purpose!

Sign up now: https://bethanycc.churchsuite.com/events/br8so6pg

30/03/2026

This Good Friday, we gather to remember the ultimate act of love. Join us for a special worship evening as we reflect on the cross, where Jesus gave everything for us.

It's a sacred space to pause, worship, and contemplate the depth of God's love displayed at Calvary. Whether you're wrestling with questions about faith or have walked with Jesus for years, this evening is for you.

📅 Friday, April 3rd
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 St. Georges School, Harpenden

Bring a friend and experience the power of the cross together.

27/03/2026

Join us this Easter Sunday as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus - the moment that changed everything. Death couldn't hold Him, and because of that, we have hope, freedom, and life!

Whether you're a regular at Bethany or this is your first time joining us, we'd love to celebrate with you. We'll also have the joy of Baptisms taking place and hearing their stories.

📅 Sunday, April 5th
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 St. Georges School, Harpenden

This is the best news the world has ever heard. Come and celebrate with us!

30/01/2026

Today’s Batford Community Connect event was a success! Varsha worked alongside Mayor Beth Fisher and chef Theo Michaels, demonstrating how to make delicious, healthy meals from tinned foods that are often given out by food banks like King’s Pantry. Huge thanks to and Citizens Advice for organising and inviting us to collaborate. We’re looking forward to the next Connect event.

20/01/2026

This community event is going to be great, especially with our very own Varsha leading a cooking demonstration!

Cook Varsha Manohitharajah will be live at the Batford Community Connect event on Friday, January 30th, demonstrating several quick and filling warm winter meals. Assisted by Harpenden Town Mayor, Cllr Beth Fisher, Varsha will be showing how quick and easy it can be to cook a nutritious yet economical family meal during the winter months.

More information about the community event can be found here: https://www.harpenden.gov.uk/events-and-markets/events/event-2181

15/01/2026

Batford Community Connect – Friday 30th January

Free, drop-in event on from 11am – 2pm on Friday 30th January at Batford Methodist Church.

Join us for a coffee and chat with advice from 14 partner organisations on benefits, debt, health, wellbeing and much more. Plus, a talk on energy saving (and money saving) tips from Citizens Advice St Albans District and a live cooking demonstration by our very own cook Varsha Manohitharajah from Bethany, assisted by Harpenden Town Mayor, Cllr Beth Fisher.

Come along to ask questions, pick up helpful information or simply find out what support is available in your community.

Find out more on the event listing on the HTC website - https://www.harpenden.gov.uk/events-and-markets/events/event-2181

14/01/2026

Day 3: Praying for Bethany's ministries and Catalyst. Join us tonight at 8pm, Crabtree Church.