September 4, 2013 was a historic day for intentional community life in the Trenton area. The residents of Bethany House for 2013-2014 (Amy, Dan, Hannah, Joe, Kaysha, and Stephanie) had their first Vespers Service, along with Courtney, Danielle, and Jeffrey, the founding residents of a new house of hospitality created – in three weeks! – by the Lawrence Road Presbyterian Church in Lawrenceville. We are so happy to have a sister house and excited about our communal life in the coming year.
Lawrence House and Pastor Nina, its Chaplain-Coordinator, warmly welcomed the Bethany House residents plus Pastor Karen, David, and Linda with hearty chili, rice, and salad (and brownie cookies, ice cream, and strawberries for dessert). We ate and shared both positive and challenging experiences of living in community, in preparation for future discussions on the covenants that will govern each house this year.
Our commissioning will be on September 15, 2013 at 3 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church (1140 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton). We hope to see you there!
Bethany House of Hospitality 