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Faith Formation News and Events
Water World Middle/High School Event
Middle and high school students are invited to join us for a fun day at Water World on Wednesday, July 8! We'll meet at Bethany at 9:00 a.m., travel together to Water World, enjoy a day of fun and connection, and return to Bethany by approximately 3:00 p.m. Lunch, transportation, and admission are all included in the $20 registration fee. Come spend the day with friends and make some great summer memories! If you have any questions, please contact Addison Andrix at addison@bethany-denver.org.
Sunday Morning Adult Education
Sun, July 12 - Adult Education - Hidden Growth, How Jesus used Seeds in Parables 10:20-11:10 in 210 led by Pastor Gary.
Outreach News and Events
IFCS Summer Food Drive
Thank you Bethany members for a wonderful start to our summer food drive for the IFCS no-cost food market (The Market@IFCS). In June, we collected almost 1,000 boxes of macaroni and cheese, including 338 boxes collected by our Summer Day Camp! We received many crates full of all types of other food donations too!
In July, we’ll be collecting boxes of cereal (all kinds). Again, IFCS can always use other items too (such as peanut butter and jelly, canned meats and fruits and vegetables, snack bars, etc.) so feel free to bring in something different if you’d like. Donations can be dropped off in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings or if you’d prefer to make a cash donation, please use the Give button on Bethany’s website and select IFCS in the drop-down menu. Thank you! Together, we are helping IFCS nourish lives and making a difference.
Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver/Holy Hammers
Volunteers Needed on following dates:
Saturday, July 18, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Production Shop (Painting) | 5 volunteer spots available
Saturday, August 22, 10am - 2pm | Aurora ReStore | 4 of 5 volunteer spots available
Saturday, September 26, 7:50am – 3:30pm | Griffith Station Homes, New Construction Site | 4 of 5 volunteer spots available
Register to volunteer here:
https://vhub.at/HolyHammers. Must register online at least two weeks in advance for the construction site days and one week in advance for the ReStore day, and volunteers must be 16+. Contact Kevin Dempsey for questions at kmdmpsy@aol.com.
Women of Bethany July Event
The next Women of Bethany (WOB) Fellowship will be a late Saturday afternoon get-together. Sharon Boell has graciously offered her beautiful back yard on July 18, 2026 at 4:30pm. Please bring either a salad or appetizer. Dessert and drinks are covered. New faces are always welcome!
Church Directory Photos
All Bethany members are encouraged to participate in an online church directory to be compiled and published in the fall. Individual and family photos will be taken in the chapel before (8:00am - 8:45am) and after (10:15 am - 11:00am) the service on the following Sundays: July 12, August 2, and September 2 Those not able to be present on one of these dates may submit a photo and information online.
Volunteers are needed to assist with registration and setup for photographs for Bethany’s Online Photo Directory. Contact Pastor Nate if you would like to help.
Bethany Outdoor Summer Adventure
Bethany Summer Outdoor Adventure - Family Friendly Activity: Thursday, July 9th, 2026 - All Ages welcome! Please join us for a family friendly, summer morning (9:00 am to noon) paddle boarding, kayaking, and/or swimming at the Gravel Pond in Chatfield State Park. The Gravel Pond, which is located at the southern end of the Park, is spring-fed and has beautiful views of the foothills. This gravel pond ranks among Colorado's premier open water swimming venues. The pond is a local favorite for paddle sports since motorized boats are banned, keeping the water calm and quiet. Bring your stand up paddle (SUP) board or kayak and don’t forget your life jacket! We will have at least one SUP and one kayak that you can borrow (provided you wear a a life jacket). If you get to the Gravel Pond early enough there are life jackets available to borrow for the day. In addition there are vendors at the gravel pond where you can rent all the equipment you need. You are also welcome to join us for just relaxing by the lake under a canopy or bring your lawn chair and umbrella. There is no lifeguard on duty so adult supervision is required.
Worship News and Events
Summer Worship Schedule
Summer Sunday Worship:
Beginning Memorial Day weekend, May 24, we will again have just one worship service on Sundays at 9:00am. This will go through Labor Day weekend, Sep 6. Enjoy worshipping with friends from the "other" service!
Other News and Events
United in Faith Property & Grounds Update
In June, as the UIF campaign continues, the Campus Operations & Facilities team has been orchestrating critical assessments, met with Cherry Hills Village and invited additional participation from the congregation. In July, with the benefit of a 3 year forecast for campaign proceeds, we will begin laying out a workplan with the uninterrupted operations of Bethany as a top priority. Maintenance Reserve and UIF Use of Proceeds policies are being finalized and each month, the Executive Council will review the recommendations of the team and provide approvals when necessary. Progress and outcomes will then be shared with the congregation and periodically, opportunities for broader input will be incorporated into the workplan. Watch for exterior improvements later this summer and for a campus-wide de-cluttering initiative!
Bethany Foundation College Scholarships
Attention students, parents and grandparents! Bethany Foundation has scholarships available to students attending Lutheran colleges. Lutheran colleges offer a smaller class size, like minded students and staff who serve as mentors helping students grow in faith and education. Consider a Lutheran college for your higher education. For more information please see the Bethany Foundation tab on our website at Bethany-denver.org. The deadline for the application is July 15, 2026.
Bethany Softball
Bethany softball is looking for new players! This is a coed, all ages team that plays Sundays at either 2:15 or 3:45 at Progress Park. All are welcome! Email Oss.cctm@gmail.com with any questions.
Concerts, Recitals, Weekly Rehearsals, and More.
Bethany Arts and Events is home to many wonderful local performance groups, as well as clients for weekly and monthly rehearsals, and a variety of other events.
Bethany Lutheran Church has had a long relationship with many of our clients, including the Denver Brass, Cherry Creek Chorale, Denver Young Artist Orchestra, and Canto Deo, to name a few. Visit
www.bethany-arts.org for more details.
