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Lectio Divina Bible Study

Pastor Nate will be leading a Bible study after worship on June 21st in the chapel from 10:20-11:20am. This will be a meditative and prayerful form of Bible Study called Lectio Divina (a Latin phrase meaning 'holy reading'). No experience is needed, plan to attend for a time of deeply connecting with a passage of scripture and sharing in conversation and reflection with others.

Veteran Servant Corps Adult Ed

On Sunday, June 28, please join Vicky Daub in the Bethany Library for an overview and Q&A about Veteran Servant Corps Project. This gathering will start around 10:15.

Summer Day Camp Registration Closes Soon!

Summer Day Camp with Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp Counselors!

Theme: "Hands Wide Open"

Dates:  June 22-26

Cost: $90 Pre School (9am-12pm)

$120 Elementary (9am-2:30pm)

*Please register children in the grade they will be entering in the fall.

Scholarships are available.

Registration fee includes a camp t-shirt!

 Click here to reserve your spots now

Helpers (6th grade - adult) are invited to join in the fun!

There are opportunities to help with: Recreation, Snacks, Crafts, Bible Story, Outreach,  Registration and Pre School. Please register to help on the above link.

 Please contact Deacon Debra at debra@bethany-denver.org. with questions.

Supplies Needed for Day Camp

Snacks and Supplies are needed for Day Camp! If you'd like to help, click here. Please drop off all donations at the Mission Desk or front office by June 15th.

Thank you!

Family Promise

Christ the Savior Lutheran Church will once again host Family Promise the week of June 7th-14th. Family Promise is an organization that keeps families together in times of homelessness or unemployment. Several members of Bethany participate in providing food, meeting transportation needs, or as overnight hosts. Please contact Jean Scott at 303 756-2106 if you are interested in participating.

Holy Hammers Fun Raiser

Hand-Out Promotional Soccer Jerseys at Rockies Game to Support Holy Hammers - Saturday, June 20th Volunteers are needed to hand-out promotional soccer jerseys to fans before the Colorado Rockies game against Pittsburgh on Saturday, June 20th. Volunteers must arrive at 4:15 PM for the 7:10 PM game start time. Volunteers will receive $1.00 parking, a ticket to the game, a soccer jersey, and a Rockies T-shirt. Volunteers must be 16+. Please contact Kevin Dempsey at kmdmpsy@aol.com to volunteer. Holy Hammers will receive $ from the Rockies, which goes towards its sponsorship to build a new single-family Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver home in 2026.

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: June 14, 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.

Click Here To Register

Help with Campus Improvements

This summer, Bethany's Campus Operations & Facilities Team ("COFT") will be planning facilities' improvements to occur over the next few years. If you have related professional experience and might be willing to serve as a resource from time to time, we'd love to hear from you! Areas include: facilities' management & development, construction, engineering, architectural and commercial interior design, landscaping & design, technology, and legal expertise - especially construction or contract.

We'd love to hear from you by June 15th.
Contact Julie Bock: bock.julie@comcast.net

Financial Update

Vitalant Blood Drive at Bethany

Bethany will be hosting a blood drive for Vitalant on Wednesday, June 10, in the Fellowship Hall from 10 a.m. – 1:30 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.

Town Hall of Denver Lecture

Dr Elliot Engel Final lecture of the season will be Thursday, June 11, which will feature the fabulous Elliot Engel, one of the finest Classics Professors to walk the earth. This year will be a treat "The Cold Genius of Robert Frost". as he speaks to us for the 31st time and reminds us that Frost received four Pulitzer Prizes in is lifetime! Despite a difficult personality, Frost was the most famous and beloved poet of the 20th Century. Be sure to review "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Day" as you will be even more delighted that you came. Bethany Members may attend for $20.00, rather than 35.00. Should you wish to bring additional guests with you, they may come for an additional $10.00 each It will be a very special morning! We will also be voting on whom we would like to hear next year! Questions? call Jean Hodges 303-321-8645 or email jghodges@aol.com