Join us for Online Worship

Join us at 10:30am Sunday on our Facebook page to stream a brief Facebook live worship service. 

(A call in number on Zoom will be available for church members to call in from landlines)

Worship Services Suspended until further notice

Your Session (church governing board - Susan Boyle, Connor Boyle, David Carlsen, Roberta Tracy, Doug Heywood, and Cassie Carlsen) met Wednesday evening and we have been in communication via email and phone with each new development regarding COVID-19.  We continue to humbly seek God’s wisdom for the good of our entire community as we navigate these unsettling developments.

We have decided, with heavy hearts, to suspend in-person worship services this Sunday, March 15^th, and until further notice. We will offer updates throughout the week next week via email and phone calls to members, as well as posts on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ebpresbyterian/) and our website (http://ebpresbyterian.blogspot.com/).

Just as Jesus Christ cared for the health of his entire community, we believe our actions will help lower the health risks to people in our beloved church family, and in the Western New York community.

Our decision to cancel worship and other gatherings isn’t one we take lightly, and we are aware that you may feel a sense of loss and disruption in an already uncertain time. In many ways, the season of Lent has now moved from one that is merely theoretical and liturgical to one that’s “real.” I encourage you to use the journey of Lent and its wilderness leanings as a lens through which to contemplate this new experience. God did not leave God’s people in the wilderness indefinitely; God always provided a way out. We believe the same today.

Know that your church is still here for you. I am still available to speak with you, pray with you, and care for you, even as we take prudent measures to help protect you. Thank you for your continuing support for one another, and please pray for all those affected by the virus and the caregivers who are on the front lines. 

Contact Us--Updated March 2020

Mailing Address:
East Bethany Presbyterian Church
5735 Ellicott Street Rd.
East Bethany, NY 14054

Office phone: (585) 344-2931

Email: ebpresbyterian@gmail.com

Pastor:
     Reverend Erin Schubmehl Jacobson

Clerk of Session:
     Cassie Carlsen (356-4851)

Administrative Assistant
     Susan Boyle (Office:  344-2931, Cell: 704-2495)

Worship & Music Committee
     Mark Barie (356-0945) Chair & Choir Director
     Cassie Carlsen (356-4851)
     Sharon Smith (343-7043)
     Susan Boyle (704-2495)
     Peg Heywood

Nominating
     Cassie Carlsen

Christian Education
     Reverend Erin Schubmehl Jacobson

Personnel
     Keith Boyle
    
Buildings & Grounds
     Dave Carlsen
     Phil Tracy (409-1317) *Contact Phil for maintenance/emergency issues

Finance
     Doug Heywood

Mission
     Susan Boyle (704-2495)

Memorial
     Dave Carlsen

Sunday Worship Schedule

Our Sunday Worship time is 10:30 AM.  During the summer months (July & August) we worship in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00 AM.

We celebrate Communion on the first Sunday of each month.

Children's Sunday School is held weekly at 9:30 AM and is led by Reverend Erin Jacobson.   All children are invited to join us for Sunday School from September through June.  For more information, call the church office at 344-2931.

2016 Session & Deacons

2020 Session

What is the Session?  

     The group of active ruling elders, elected by the congregation, who make decisions for the running of the local church and serve as spiritual leaders of the congregation. In some denominations this group is called the church council. The session has responsibility and power to: provide that the Word of God be preached and heard, primarily through worship; authorize the celebration of the sacraments; receive and dismiss members; provide for the education, ordination, mission, and care of members; oversee financial stewardship and church property; and maintain discipline.

East Bethany Presbyterian Session

Cassie Carlsen (Clerk of Session)
Susan Boyle
Roberta Tracy
Doug Heywood
Dave Carlsen
Connor Boyle 
Reverend Erin Jacobson

Souper Bowl of Caring

Thanks to all who donated non-perishable food items or money to our collection on Sunday, February  2nd.  Our donations went to our food table which is distributed monthly to local families in need.  Our congregation is always supportive of this mission, through donations on "Souper Bowl" Sunday and throughout the year.

You can leave donations on our food table in the Fellowship Hall anytime.  If you prefer to make a monetary donation, see Bob Carlsen or Susan Boyle.

Thanks for all that you do!

2019 Memorial Tree Lighting

Thanksgiving in a Box

Thanks to all who donated to help provide Thanksgiving dinner to 5 local families!  The Mission Committee is thankful for your support and the families who received the boxes were very appreciative!

Holiday Happenings 2019

Blessing of the Animals

On Saturday, October 19th we held a "Blessing of the Animals."  Members of the community were invited to bring their pets/furry friends to receive a blessing from Rev. Erin and to join us for a picnic lunch.  Andre Miller, owner of "Zoom 'n Groom," joined us to provide nail clipping in exchange for a donation to the Genesee County Animal Shelter.  It was a fun event and we enjoyed meeting pets in our community.  We were able to make a generous donation to the shelter of pet food and supplies as well.  Below are a few of the new friends we met that day.

Holiday Happenings 2018

All are invited to join us for our annual Holiday Happenings event!!  Holiday Happenings is a day filled with fun--a craft & vendor show, bake sale, Chinese Auction and this year a new Kids Holiday Shop where children can shop for gifts for family members.  The gifts will range from 25¢ to $5.  The kids will be able to wrap their selections with help from Santa's elves.  And Santa will be visiting to have pictures taken with the children!

As in past years, breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase.  

Enjoy homemade soups/chili and sandwiches.

We hope that everyone will join us for this wonderful event!!

Church Picnic Fun!!

Worship in the Park 2018

A few photos from this year's worship in the park....

SUMMER SUNDAYS

During the months of July & August we will be having Sunday Worship at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall.  This more relaxed and casual service will last about 45 minutes and will be led by Pastor Erin Jacobson.  Our hope is that this earlier time will allow people to continue to attend worship during the busy summer by making it earlier in the day.  In September we will return to our regular 10:30 AM worship time.  :)  Hope to see you all there!

Red Cross Blood Drive

The Mission Committee would like to thank all who came out to support our Red Cross Blood Drive in May.  It was a huge success and the Red Cross is looking forward to us holding more in the future.  Thanks to those who donated pies, blood or your time!!  We will let you know when the next one is scheduled.

Worship at Village Green Nursing Home

On Sunday May 20th we held a special worship service at the Village Green Nursing Home in LeRoy.  Members of our church participated in a service for the residents of the nursing home and enjoyed dessert and coffee with them after the service.  Pastor Erin led the service and Mark Barie provided music.  The residents seems to really enjoy it and it was great to be able to visit with them afterwards.  We will definitely be doing this again!