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Faith Formation News and Events
Confirmation Mentors during Lent
Mentoring for Lent! This year we have 39 middle schoolers who are looking for caring adult to get to know as mentors on Wednesday nights during Lent – Feb 25 thru Mar 29. If you feel called, please email Pastor Nate by Feb 18 and he will equip you with details and will connect you with a young person and family.
Middle School Ice Skating
For grades 6-8, Join in on January 25th for our first Middle School Fellowship event of 2026! Attend Church together and then spend the afternoon skating at South Suburban Sports Complex!
10-11am - Attend Worship Together
11-11:45am - Lunch at Church
12-12:30pm - Travel to South Suburban Sports Complex
1-2:30pm - Ice Skating Party
2:30-3:00pm - Travel back to Bethany
Senior High Mission Trip - San Diego
Where & What: Drive from Denver to San Diego to partner with Serve Boldly at the U.S.–Mexico border. We’ll serve with local ministries, hear from community leaders, pray together, and reflect on how faith calls us to love our neighbors.
Why it matters: Grow in empathy, teamwork, and courage. Discover how Lutheran faith shows up in real-world service and advocacy.
Who: Current 8th-12th graders. Adult leaders from Bethany will chaperone.
Questions:
nate@bethany-denver.org or
kevin@bethany-denver.org
Outreach News and Events
Winter Food Bank Collection Drive
Now through Mid-April Please bring boxes of cereal to church and put them on the table at the entrance to the Fellowship Hall. We need everyone's help to ensure we gather as much as possible for those in need. This effort supports the Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS) food bank, located at 3370 S.. Irving St Englewood. Thank you for your gracious hands-on support of this God pleasing Bethany ministry. If you have any questions about this program. please contact Ed Blum, 303-506-4782.
Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver/Holy Hammers
Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver/Holy Hammers Volunteers Needed -
- We currently have volunteer slots to work at the Habitat Production Shop, Saturday, Feb 28th, 8:30 AM to 3 PM. The address is 430 S Navajo St, Denver, CO 80223.
Note that volunteers can be as young as 14 and you’ll want to dress appropriately for painting. Please register here: https://vhub.at/HolyHammers All participants must register online at least two weeks in advance, by February 14. Contact Kevin Dempsey at kmdmpsy@aol.com if you need additional information.
The God Who Sees
Bethany's Social Justice Ministry invites you to participate in an engaging Book Study on Sunday, February 22nd from 11:20am -12:30pm in Room 210.
The book we'll be discussing is, "The God who Sees – Immigrants, the Bible and the Journey to Belong” by immigration advocate, Karen Gonzalez. In the book Karen recounts her family's migration from Guatemala to the US. Along her journey she encounters Jesus and begins to follow him.
Copies of the book will be available at the Mission Center for a suggested donation of $15. For more information please contact Deacon Debra at debra@bethany-denver.org.
Cocina Libre Community Meal
Sunday, March 8th, from 11:30am-1:00 pm - Lunch and Community Workshop in the Fellowship Hall – We will gather together to enjoy a meal prepared by local, immigrant chefs, watch a documentary with local immigrant stories and engage in thoughtful discussion about culture and identity with DU Professor, Dr. Julia Roncoroni and her Cocina Libre team (cocinalibre.co). Suggested meal donation is $30.
Watch for more details on both events in this Sunday’s bulletin and on the website soon!
Hospitality News and Events
Souper Bowl of Caring
Sunday, February 8 will be our annual SOUPERBOWL of CARING after the 10:00 service! Please sign up to bring a pot of soup, stew, bread, or crackers to share All soups are welcome: meaty, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. There will be power to plug in crock pots.
Bethany Dinner Club
This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know fellow Bethany people while sharing a meal. Groups of 6-8 adults gather to enjoy dinner in a home, brunch out or any meal in any location. The goal is fellowship! Meet new people or enjoy longtime friendships. Each group meets three or four times in a four-month period as the role of host rotates. Couples and singles are welcome! Our Winter into Spring groups will begin in early February. Registration is open until Jan 25. Email Bethanybreakingbread@gmail.com if you have questions.
Bethany Outdoor Adventures Hike
DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO 2/21/26
Join in a morning of fun at Mount Falcon Park, a 25 minute drive west of Bethany on US Hwy 285. There will be 4 options for different levels of hikes or playing in the snow, followed by hot cocoa and cookies at a final meeting point.
Please sign up here to see more detailed information and choose your activity. The Outdoor Adventures group will hold quarterly activities, and other "pop up" events to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. For additional questions or to be added to the notification list for future events, please email Lizza Aalto at taalto@aol.com
Senior Ministries
The gatherings continue on Tuesdays through May 19, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Any special activities will be communicated via our email list. If you'd like to be on the email list, contact Janet Boss at Janetb@Bethany-Denver.org. Join us for community fellowship, chapel, and lunch.
Lunch is served at Noon each week, for a suggested donation of $10/person. Payment can be either online or by check/cash.
Worship News and Events
Nursery now Staffed!
Bethany's Nursery is now staffed EVERY Sunday during worship services! Please welcome mother and daughter duo, Amber and Elana Kahn! They are excited to meet you and your young children!
Other News and Events
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.
