There are many competing answers to that question in the world around us and our own hearts.  When our lives are guided by the wrong commandment we will have wrong goals and make wrong decisions.

Jesus was asked which commandment is most important. He replied: You shall love the Jehovah your God with all your heart, soul and mind.  He then adds this:  You shall love your neighbor as yourself.  (Matt 22:37-40)

This is the great commandment meant to guide our lives. Jesus’ words get to the heart! We are to love the one true God with everything in us. It is the only right response to a God who loved us when we were His enemies.  But it doesn’t end there – Jesus’ vertical command leads naturally to a horizontal command: love your neighbor as yourself.  Come join us as we learn how to love God first, and to love our neighbor in a way that honors Him.

We eagerly anticipate learning and growing together as we explore how our Savior’s great command changes everything! 

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SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE until February 21, 2026!

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“Living Out Love” is a Friday night and Saturday morning conference hosted by The Shepherd’s Way Biblical Counseling of Bethany United Reformed Church.  We invite Reformed believers ages high school and up to come together for a short time of encouragement, instruction, fellowship and growth.

“Loving Leadership” is our pre-conference, available to current and retired office bearers and their wives.  We invite pastors, elders, deacons, and their wives on Friday at 1pm.  We are pleased to offer an on-site, complimentary dinner to all our pre-conference attendees at the conclusion of the pre-conference.  Join us for a delicious meal and sweet fellowship until the main conference begins.

Our conference also includes a Youth Portion, where high school students enjoy the keynote speeches and then attend unique sectionals planned especially for them.

The Pre-conference, Main Conference, and Youth Portion are all part of the “O Church, Arise!” conference series held annually at Bethany URC.  Our mission is to teach the peace and comfort that comes from God’s Word and how to utilize the Word in discipling others who struggle with the trials and temptation of this sinful world.

We invite God’s people to join us for this opportunity to learn, grow and flourish in our walk together and with our glorious God.