Volunteer and Community Outreach Programs
Cub Scout Pack #3607
Cubmaster, Mr. Mike Crispo mcrispo@sbcglobal.net
or contact
Ms Elizabeth Zapata
ewzapata@yahoo.com
Grades 1 thru 5
The Scouting journey begins in our Cub Scout Pack 3607. The Pack meets on Thursday evenings. Here the young scouts build on what they learn every year, completing projects alongside parents to a point where the parent simply offers support. They also work alongside the Boy Scout Troop 607 for many of their events, as well as their annual Pinewood Derby and other projects. Pack 3607 has been with Bethany Union for over 80 years.
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Girl Scout Troop #20117
Scout Leader, Ms. Atoya Elms atoyaelms@gmail.com
Junior Scouts grades 4 thru 5;
Cadettes grades 6 thru 8
Bethany Union Church has had a Girl Scout Troop for over 70 years, though not continuously. Troop 20117 is active all year long, but from September – June, they meet at Bethany Union Church on the 2nd Saturday of the month. We look forward to the Girl Scout Cookie sale in February-March, and Girl Scout Sunday, traditionally the second Sunday of March.
Ages 12-17
Boy Scout Troop 607 recently celebrated their 100th Anniversary. They meet every Wednesday evening from September – June. They host the annual Pancake Breakfast on the first Saturday in December. They participate in the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk, the Chicago Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Chicago, and they march in the Memorial Day Parade on Longwood Drive. Troop 607 joins other Scouts from the area in marching in the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Boy Scout Troop #607
Scoutmaster Mr. Michael Rudd bbcmgr@gmail.com
Bethany Union is pleased to offer the following services
to our community through our
partnership with their organizations.
Please Contact our partners directly for the most
up to date information about their offerings.
TEECH Recovery Ministry
The Far Southside ROSC Initiative (Planning for a Better Community,) includes the TEECH Foundation and TEECH Ministry. The TEECH (Transforming, Educating and Empowering Children and Humanity) Recovery Ministries and the TEECH Foundation continue the fight of addiction by building a platform of unity and resources through advocacy and education with the goal of sustaining long-term recovery. TEECH strives to build communities that no longer fear or stigmatize the recovering or mentally challenged person, but treats them with dignity and respect; therefore offering services to make this vision a reality. The recovery process is being supported by the Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) Model. For more information,
Check out the TEECH website www.teechfoundation1.org
or contact Dr Karen White directly at svdbygraceandmercy@sbcglobal.net or (224)406-3798.
Matthew 25 Clothing Shoppe
In response to our Lord's call to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and visit those in prison, we have joined forces with The TEECH Foundation to offer free, clean clothing to anyone who is in need. There is a drop-off in the building for clean, wearable clothing, shoes, and coats for men, women, and children. Many of our guests have recently been freed from prison and only have the clothing that is on their backs. Bethany Union Church has over 1,000 souls coming in and out of our doors and it is great to be able to love them in this tangible way. No one should be cold in Chicago or America for that matter. For more information,
Office Manager De'Shara Shells, CPC, RC can be reached at desharaclark@gmail.com or (312) 539-5263.
The Music Scene
The Music Scene & Petite Artists
All of your musical needs and desires in one place under the leadership of director Soprano Extraordinaire Anisha Hill-McFarland. Class for young and old in voice, piano and hand bells. Use website themusicscene.co or contact Anisha directly 773-206-9986
Jety Activity Center
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The Jety Center is an activity center for 5 - 15 yr. olds that is carefully crafted to not only help students master the work they are currently doing in school, but challenges them to build their skill set, employ critical thinking skills, improve health and wellness, and increase leadership skills. To learn more about their programs, please visit www.jetyactivities.com
My Crafty Table & Sewing
My Crafty Table & Sewing
Crafts, Sewing, and Creativity with DIY projects offered each month on the 2nd Saturday at Noon. Felicia Alston is our Craft Guru and has many wonderful arts and crafts tricks and projects up her sleeve. She is a CPS teacher and certified sewing instructor. www.mycraftytable.com