Bethany Lutheran Church West Reading

09/06/2026

Prayers for Carol and family.

View Melvin W Bachman Jr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/04/2026

You can drop clothes at Bethany and we will get them to Christ Lutheran for you!

💚 We’re ready to start filling the racks! 💙

Over the last several weeks, you’ve watched an old trailer slowly become The Neighbor’s Closet. There’s still a little work left to do, but we’ve reached the point where we’re ready for the next big step — we can officially begin accepting clothing donations!

The Neighbor’s Closet is a mobile clothing ministry of the Pretzel City Parish, created with a pretty simple idea: What if, instead of waiting for people who need clothing to find us, we could bring the clothing to them?

Our hope is to take the trailer wherever there is a need in our community. That might mean partnering with local schools when a family needs some extra help, bringing the closet to senior and affordable housing communities where transportation or access to shopping may be limited, setting up at community outreach events, reaching people experiencing homelessness, or working alongside organizations helping families after an unexpected crisis.

But those are only some of the possibilities. The Neighbor’s Closet isn’t meant for one particular group of people. It’s for our neighbors — wherever there is a need.

And that’s where we need your help.

As you’re changing over closets for fall or finally tackling that pile you’ve been meaning to sort through, consider setting aside your new or gently used men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing for The Neighbor’s Closet.

Our goal isn’t simply to hand someone a bag of clothes. We want people to be able to step inside, look through the racks, and choose clothing that fits, that they like, and that helps them feel good about themselves.

Because that’s what Clothing • Dignity • Choice means to us.

📍 Donations can currently be brought to Christ Lutheran Church, 1301 Luzerne St., Reading, PA on Sundays from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM or Fridays from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM.

So start cleaning out those closets! 😊 Every shirt, pair of jeans, coat, or children’s outfit that finds its way onto our racks is one more piece of clothing we can put into the hands of a neighbor who needs it.

Thank you for helping us fill the racks and get The Neighbor’s Closet ready to roll. 💚💙

“I was naked and you gave me clothing.” — Matthew 25:36

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09/03/2026

Tanya's mission and joy coming alive!

09/01/2026

Today, Bishop Jennifer Dee begins her ministry as bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod!

“I am most looking forward to hearing and sharing your stories of healing and hope.”

In her first message as bishop, Bishop Dee shares more about herself, the experiences that have shaped her ministry, and her hopes for our life together.

Read her full message: godslove.org/welcome-bishop-dee/

08/30/2026

Bethany will be hosting an English as a Second Language (ESL) dinner. Come practice your English or come to help have conversations with neighbors wanting to practice English.
Sept 9th; 6-7:30pm.

Bethany organizará una cena de inglés como segunda lengua (ESL). Ven a practicar tu inglés o ven a ayudar a tener conversaciones con vecinos que quieran practicar inglés.

9 de septiembre; 6-7:30 p. m.

Pretzel City Parish, Reading PA

08/28/2026

Two weeks away!! SO EXCITED!! 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃Come join Stacie and others at Bethany Lutheran for OPENING NIGHT of Bethany's Faith Builders!!!! If you have any questions, please ask. (There is a registration page to fill out on your first visit. Just basic info.)

08/26/2026

08/18/2026

Wednesday August 19
WEDNESDAY FOOD PANTRY
Bethany's Food Pantry Distribution
9:30 am - noon
336 Franklin St., West Reading

Bring your own bags or use ours.

Volunteers always welcome!

** please no double parking, we know parking at Bethany is a struggle but we must be mindful of our neighbors and the safety of others. Franklin Street is a major thoroughfare and we cannot block the street.

** no reserving or holding spots in line, please wait in line respectfully. No bags, chairs or carts should be left on the sidewalk as place holders.

Miércoles 19 de Agosto
DESPENSA DE ALIMENTOS DEL MIÉRCOLES
Distribución de alimentos de la Despensa de Bethany
9:30 a. m. - 12:00 p. m.
336 Franklin St., West Reading

Traiga sus propias bolsas o use las nuestras.

¡Siempre se necesitan voluntarios!

** Por favor, no se estacione en doble fila. Sabemos que estacionar en Bethany es difícil, pero debemos ser considerados con nuestros vecinos y la seguridad de los demás. La calle Franklin es una vía principal y no podemos bloquearla.

** No se permite reservar ni guardar lugares en la fila; por favor, espere respetuosamente. No deje bolsas, sillas ni carritos en la acera para guardar su lugar.

08/15/2026

Faithful member at Bethany for
many years. Devoted to her family and was always willing to share her faith.

View Audrey J Schaeffer's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.