Contact & Location for Bethany Lutheran Church
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Service Times for Bethany Lutheran Church
Sunday 10:30 AM
Sunday Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
What to wear
Come as you are!
What their website says
Come as you are!
Leadership
Pr. Elaina Salmon
Pastor
What their website says
PASTOR ELAINA SALMON
Programs & Ministries at Bethany Lutheran Church
About Bethany Lutheran Church
Bethany Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation in Lemont and part of the Metro Chicago Synod. Founded as Svenska Evangeliska Lutherska Bethania on September 22, 1872, the congregation worships in a limestone church building completed in 1895. Its services moved fully to English in 1937, and worship is held in English today. Pastor Elaina Salmon has served Bethany since May 2014. Along with Sunday worship, the church offers children’s ministry and small groups. Its Open Pantry serves the community by providing food, hygiene items, and support to more than 800 Lemont families.
First-Time Visitor Info for Bethany Lutheran Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Bethany’s Sunday Worship Service is held in English at 10:30 AM. The current listing describes it as a traditional Lutheran worship service. Visitor Tips: First-time visitors can plan for the Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 AM. Children’s ministry and small groups are part of Bethany’s congregational life.
Serving the community
prayer group
What their website says
8/5 Prayer Group - 7pm
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1872
The congregation was formally organized in 1872 with 31 Swedish immigrants. The current limestone church building was completed in 1895.
What their website says
On September 22nd of 1872, Svenska Evangeliska Lutherska Bethania was formally organized
Hosts weddings
What their website says
Bethany is pleased to host weddings for members and non-members.
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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