Bethany Lutheran

About Us

Your Neighborhood Church, School, & Early Learning Center

Named after the village where Jesus' friends Mary, Martha and Lazarus lived.

We pray you'll find here what He found there: friends, comfort, a place to rest, even a home.

The ancient Bethany is where Jesus told His people that those listening to His Word were focusing on the thing that was most important. We pray our Bethany, founded in 1945, will always follow in those steps.

Vibe: Traditional Liturgy, Friendly, Conservative, Historic, Multigenerational, Young families, Lots of kids, Neighborhood-focused

Programs: Community Service, Youth Group, Choir, Missions, Nursery, Adult Education, Daycare, Preschool, School, Children's Ministry

Music: Traditional Hymns, Organ

Denomination: Lutheran (ELS)

Size: Medium

Language: English

Founded: 1945

Contact Information

Phone

(360) 876-1300

Website

https://www.bethanylutheranportorchard.org

Social

Our Services

Service Times

Sunday

11:00am: "Late" Service--Fall, Winter, Spring
08:30am: "Early" Service--Fall, Winter, Spring
09:00am: Summer Schedule--Memorial Day thru Labor Day

Monday

07:00pm: Monday Night Compline

What to Expect

What are services like?
Sacred. As God calls His people to worship He comes to them in His Word and Sacraments.

What is the community like?
Family. With many new/young families, a core of long-time members, and everyone in-between; Bethany is an extended family of believers.

What if I'm not a Christian?
Come! Ask! Listen! You are welcome!!

Leadership

Tony Pittenger

Pastor Tony Pittenger grew up in the Puget Sound area, attending Salem Lutheran School in Edmonds and Evergreen Lutheran High School, now in Tacoma. Moving to Makato, MN, for college he earned an AA degree at Bethany Lutheran College, a BS in biology/ecology from MN State University, and a ThM from Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary. He was ordained as the associate pastor here in Port Orchard where he has served for 26 years. He serves on the ELS Board for Youth Outreach, various committees with Evergreen Lutheran High School, and is a Director at Large for the Lutheran Military Support Group. His work with families includes Bethany's Preschool Power-Hour and facilitating classes for South Kitsap school district's READY! for Kindergarten program. Tony and Melissa were married in 1997. Together they have five children, three grandchildren, and for the past seven years have shared their home with junior high and high school students from our church's mission work in South Korea. Some of Pastor Pittenger's side projects include researching, writing, and presenting on George Fredrich Handel's Messiah and writing a devotional Bible story book for parents and children.