Rooted in the Good News of Jesus Christ, Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Congregation has been a beacon of hope and belonging on the Alberta prairie for generations. You are welcome here — exactly as you are.
Sunday Worship at 10:30 AM • RR 1, Tilley, Alberta • All are welcome at God's table
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"To proclaim the love of God in Jesus Christ, to nurture faith through Word and Sacrament, and to serve our neighbours with compassion and justice — in Tilley, in Alberta, and to the ends of the earth."
At Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, we believe that every person is welcomed and loved by God without condition. Grounded in the Lutheran tradition of grace alone, faith alone, and Scripture alone, we gather weekly to hear the Word proclaimed, celebrate the sacraments, and encourage one another on the journey of faith.
Our congregation has been part of the fabric of rural Alberta for generations. We are a community that prays together, serves together, and grows together — from the youngest child to our most seasoned elder.
Read Our Full Mission & VisionWe envision Bethany as a congregation where the Good News transforms lives, where every generation finds belonging, and where our community of faith actively reflects the love of Christ to the surrounding area.
We seek to be a congregation that is rooted in the Scriptures, responsive to the Holy Spirit, and relevant to the real lives of the people of Tilley and beyond.
Explore Our VisionWe proclaim salvation by grace alone through faith alone — the heart of the Lutheran confession and the foundation of our life together.
Through preaching, teaching, and study of God's Word, we encourage every member to deepen their relationship with Christ and mature as disciples.
Inspired by Jesus's call to love our neighbours, we serve the Tilley community through practical acts of care, outreach, and compassionate ministry.
We strive to be a congregation where everyone — regardless of background, age, or life experience — encounters the radical welcome of God's family.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.Romans 8:38–39 (NIV)
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Worship
Each Sunday we gather around the proclaimed Word and the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. Our liturgical worship is both ancient and alive, connecting us to 500 years of Lutheran tradition.
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Community
From fellowship meals after worship to community outreach events and seasonal celebrations, Bethany is a place where friendships are formed and faith is lived out together in everyday life.
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Music Ministry
Music has always been at the heart of Lutheran worship. From classic hymns of the faith to contemporary praise, our music ministry leads the congregation in songs that proclaim the Gospel and lift hearts in praise.
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At Bethany, we believe that nurturing faith from childhood is one of the most important things we do together. From our youngest members learning about Jesus for the first time to our adults growing deeper in Scripture, every stage of life is honoured and supported here.
We would love to welcome you in person. All are invited.
