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New Bethany Ministries hits a milestone with upcoming Luminaria Night

Luminaria Night
New Bethany Ministries
New Bethany Ministries will host its 25th annual Luminaria Night on December 10, 2022.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - New Bethany Ministries will mark a silver anniversary during its upcoming Luminaria Night.

The nonprofit will host this year's event on Dec. 10, with votive candles set in small paper bags lining driveways and sidewalks for the 25th year.

All funds raised will go toward New Bethany's mission to alleviate poverty, hunger and homelessness in the Lehigh Valley.

  • New Bethany Ministries will host Luminaria Night on Dec. 10, 2022, marking its 25th year of the fundraising event
  • The organization aims to give support to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness
  • Individual buyers can now purchase and pick up Luminaria kits at a storefront in Center Valley

More than 92,000 Luminaria were displayed in 250 neighborhoods in 2021, raising more than $148,000.

“Luminaria Night is one of New Bethany’s most important and beautiful fundraisers,” said Marc Rittle, executive director, in a news release. “This annual event is a wonderful way to begin the holiday season and make a difference for those in need.”

With the number of people in need of housing and food assistance on the rise, Rittle stressed that Luminaria Night provides an opportunity to bring neighbors together "in support of a common and beneficial goal."

“This annual event is a wonderful way to begin the holiday season and make a difference for those in need.”
Marc Rittle, executive director of NBM

Individual buyers can purchase and pick up Luminaria kits at a storefront at Suite 816 at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley. Volunteers are available 4-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday for single-kit purchases.

Block captains must purchase their kits online but will pick them up at this new retail location. Participants can sign up as block captains on New Bethany's website.

High winds and rain postponed Luminaria night in 2021. Participants should keep an eye on Facebook for any announcements related to inclement weather.