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Faith Formation News and Events
Bible Study Aug 23
Pastor Nate will lead a Bible Study after worship on Sunday August 23rd starting at 10:20am in the Chapel. This will be a special, new way of studying the Bible as a group completely different from other methods we've explored this summer.
Save the Date - Fall Kickoff
Bethany's Wednesday Night fall programming will begin with a cookout for all ages on September 2nd 5:30-7:00pm. Everyone is invited for an evening of fellowship, food, games, bounce houses, and lots of information about our fall plans at Bethany.
Invite your family, neighbors, and friends! This is a great way to share Bethany's ministry with those who might be looking for community and connection.
Outreach News and Events
Veteran Servant Corps Project Event
On
Friday, September 4, Veteran Servant Corps Project will be hosting a cook-out for the residents of the Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center (1919 Quentin Street, Aurora). Volunteers are needed from 10:30am until 3:00pm to serve the residents and the staff at this center. Volunteer duties will include grilling food, serving food, taking orders, serving drinks and interacting with the Veterans. Please join us on this Labor Day weekend to serve these Veterans lunch, and also to thank them for this service.
Whiz Kids Tutors
Whiz Kids Tutoring is looking for six more volunteer tutors near Bethany to support elementary students through one-to-one tutoring and mentoring. No teaching experience is needed—training, lesson materials, and ongoing support are provided.
Your steady presence can help a child build reading skills, confidence, and a sense of encouragement while sharing Christ’s love through time and friendship.
To learn more or volunteer, apply at whizkidstutoring.com or visit the Whiz Kids table at Bethany on 8/16/26. Thank you for considering this meaningful way to serve our neighbors!
Walk to End Alzheimer's
2026 Walk To End Alzheimer's
September 19 Please join the Bethany Walkers Group at this year’s Walk to raise research funds to wipe out this horrible disease. Either meet at 8:30 AM at Denver City Park behind the Museum of Natural History on the lawn across from the Check-in booth or in the Bethany Church East parking lot to carpool, 8 AM. Please register and donate to our Bethany Walkers team page.
https://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=19493&pg=team&team_id=1077386
IFCS Summer Food Drive
We are in the final weeks of our summer food drive for the Market@IFCS. From now through
Sunday, September 6, we'll be focusing on collecting canned chicken and tuna. IFCS can also use other foods, such as cereal, mac and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, etc., so please feel free to bring in alternative items if you prefer. Donations can be dropped off in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings. If you’d rather make a cash donation, please use the Give button on Bethany’s website and select IFCS in the drop-down menu. IFCS provides a reliable source of hope and vital assistance for our community. Your generosity helps keep their shelves stocked and their doors open. Thank you for your support!
Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver/Holy Hammers
Volunteers Needed on following dates:
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 August Event
Women of Bethany: You are invited to a BREAKFAST BRUNCH at Pat Wallingford's on Saturday, August 22 at 9:30 a.m. Linda Ducnuigeen will be making waffles at the WAFFLE BAR! Please bring a topping to share such as link sausage, ham, bacon, Nutella, blueberries, strawberries, sliced bananas, yogurt, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, sprinkles, peanut butter, cream cheese, flavored syrups, whipped cream and anything else you think would be good! Beverages will be provided. RSVP by Tuesday, August 18th. Address and directions will be sent later.
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 as part of our Fall Kickoff Cookout on September 2 from 5:30-7:00pm. Those not able to be present on one of these dates may submit a photo and information online by emailing directory@bethany-denver.org
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.
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
Fall Clean-Up
Please join us for a work day this Saturday, 8/15, from 7am-11am. We will have a dumpster and dump trailer ready to be filled between the grounds and the interior of the building. Our main outdoor goal is to address any potential fire hazards including pine needle/leaf buildups around the grounds and some light tree and shrub trimming. We would also like to organize some of our maintenance storage spaces, hang some new parking lot signs, as well as some interior de-cluttering and re-organizing. If you are available to join us let us know by signing up here. Thank you for your continued support of Bethany Facilities and Grounds. Sincerely, Kevin Dragseth, Campus Operations Director
Trivia Night
Join in for a family fun trivia night
August 26 at 6:30pm-7:30pm.
Come with your own team or join a table once you arrive, all ages are welcome! Pastor Nate will lead 3 rounds of trivia with questions from a wide variety of topics. Snacks provided.
Vitalant Blood Drive
Vitalant Blood Drive Bethany will be hosting a blood drive for Vitalant on
Wednesday, August 19, in the Fellowship Hall from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit
www.donors.vitalant.org
and use blood drive code 0377 or call 877-258-4825. Please contact Janet Mortinsen if you have questions.
Bob Vogel
The funeral for Bob Vogel will be held at Lord of the Valley Lutheran Church in Granby, CO where Bob and Sally spend their summers. The service will be on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00am.
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.
