Kane County Reporter

The Batavia Chamber was thrilled to help celebrate the 150-year anniversary of Bethany Lutheran Church on Sunday, January 16. Bethany Lutheran Church, located at 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia, is a valued member of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon cutting is one of many celebratory events planned throughout 2022 in honor of their anniversary.

Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke, along with Bethany’s senior pastor, Rev. Jeff Mikyska, presided over the short ceremony on the steps of the church. Previously, during the worship service, Mayor Schielke read and presented a proclamation of well-wishes from the City of Batavia to the Church. Additionally, a new hymn composed to honor the anniversary debuted during the service.

The Church originally organized as “The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of Batavia, Illinois” when scores of Swedish immigrants settled in Batavia. Through the years, the community-minded church became known for its focus on music and its outreach within the community.

Congratulations to Bethany Lutheran Church on their 150^th anniversary! To learn more about this treasured community member, visit their website bethanybatavia.org.

Shirley Mott

Batavia Chamber of Commerce 

Communications and Membership Coordinator

106 West Wilson Street

Batavia, IL 60510

Cell: (630) 728-5315

Office: (630) 879-7134, Extension 2