The Batavia Chamber of Commerce sponsors a recent celebration of the 150-year anniversary of Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln Street in Batavia. The ribbon-cutting event participants included Bethany senior pastor Reverend Jeff Mikyska, left, and Jeffery Schielke, mayor. The Church was organized as The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of Batavia when many Swedish immigrants settled in Batavia.Batavia Chamber of Commerce photo
