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Faith Formation News and Events
Sunday Night Live!
A fun fellowship event for all Middle Schoolers! Join in Sunday April 19, from 5:30-7:30pm. It will be a night of Games, VR, Four Square, snacks, and pizza. Invite a friend!
Day Camp Registration Open!
Registration is now OPEN for Bethany's Summer Day Camp with Rainbow Trail! Children (Pre School through 5th grade) and Helpers (6th grade - adult) are invited to join in the fun! This year's theme is "Hands Wide Open" and the dates are June 22-26th. Cost will be $90 for Pre School age children and $120 for elementary children. Registration fee includes a camp t-shirt. Click here to reserve your spots now . If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Debra at debra@bethany-denver.org.
All Bethany Retreat
Pack your bags for a weekend of faith, fun, and community! Our all-ages Bethany Retreat will be held at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp, May 1–3, and everyone is invited. We’ll explore our faith formation theme of identity, belonging, and purpose through worship, Bible study, large group games, special music, and camp-style activities for every age. It’s a chance to experience all the best parts of camp with your Bethany church family.
We don’t want cost to keep anyone away: if money is tight, simply pay the minimum. If you’re able, you’re invited to give a little extra to help make the retreat possible for someone else.
Click here to register and reserve your spot! Space is limited!
Outreach News and Events
Bethany Rainbow Trail Work Weekend
Bethany’s annual work weekend at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp is
May 29 – 31. Spend a beautiful weekend in the mountains preparing the camp for the summer season. This is a great weekend for families since many projects such as landscaping and painting are kid friendly. Lodging and delicious food provided. Bring sleeping gear for cabins and be ready to have lots of fun! Please contact Susan Pfabe-Wiggans- susanpw4@gmail.com for more information.
Click here to register
Diaper Drive
Diaper Drive Bethany is hosting a diaper drive to support Inner City Health and Metro Caring. Please bring your diapers to the Bethany sanctuary on the following Sundays: May 3rd and May 10th.
Rejoicing Spirits
Join Rejoicing Spirits for dinner and worship, Sunday, April 19. We will unite in activities, singing, laughing and loving God. Rejoicing Spirits is an inclusive worship space for people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities, their caregivers, families and anyone who seeks an open, joyful and creative worship experience. We will gather at LOTH on the third Sunday of each month in 2026 Please RSVP to pastor@lordofthehills.org For more information regarding the Rejoicing Spirits experience or volunteering, please contact: Pastor Margot at pastor@lordofthehills.org or Pastor Ann Hultquist at native2615@gmail.com Sunday, April 19th • Lord of the Hills Lutheran Church • 21755 E Smoky Hill Rd. Aurora, CO 80015 • 4 pm - 6 p.m.
Lutheran Family Services Legacy and Light Gala
"Illuminating the Future"
Friday, May 1, 2026 at the History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80203 5:30 to 8:30 p. m. Single Ticket $175 by April 17, 2026 Tickets: https://bolder.bid/app/public/bidapp/lfsrmgala
The Winter/Spring IFCS Food Drive Recap
IFCS Winter/Spring Food Drive is Complete The Bethany congregation generously gave help to the needy to the tune of 337 boxes of cereal and 666 cans of chicken and tuna!!! Plus cash donations through the giving drop down menu - IFCS. Thank you, thank you for you generous support.
Project Angel Heart Dining Out for Life
Mark your calendars! Project Angel Heart’s annual event Dining Out for Life is back for its 32nd year. On Thursday, April 23rd, dine at a participating restaurant for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner, or takeout! Twenty five percent of your check will be donated to Project Angel Heart to help provide delicious, medically tailored meals for Coloradans living with severe illnesses, including HIV/AIDS. With more than 100 restaurants participating, it’s easy to find the perfect spot for a delectable meal! For question, contact Jean Scott at 303 756-2106.
Habitat for Humanity Job Opening
Habitat for Humanity is one of Bethany's anchor partners and so we are happy to share this link to job openings with the organization.
Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver/Holy Hammers
Volunteers Needed on following dates:
Saturday, April 18, 8:50 am – 4:30 pm Griffith Station Homes, New Construction Site 8407 W 52nd Ave, Arvada - 5 of 5 volunteer spots available.
Saturday, May 30, 8:50 am – 4:30 pm Griffith Station Homes, New Construction Site 8407 W 52nd Ave, Arvada - 5 of 5 volunteer spots available.
Saturday, June 20, 7:50 am – 3:30 pm | Griffith Station Homes, New Construction Site | 8407 W 52nd Ave, Arvada – 5 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.
Food Bank of the Rockies
Looking for a service opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus? Bethany will work the Food Bank of the Rockies on April 17th from 8:45-12:00. Please contact Maren Diercks at Marenjdiercks@gmail or 720-238-2333 if you are interested. You will be required to make an account at the Food Bank and I will send those directions. Register Here
Hospitality News and Events
Synod Assembly help needed
Bethany will be hosting the Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly on Thurs, April 23 - Sat, April 25. Over 300 participants from the 5 state area will be taking part. We are seeking 20 volunteers for Wed and Thurs, and 8 for Saturday morning. Tasks will include offering hospitality (sometimes as simple as directing participants to rooms), and assisting with the caterers as they manage set-up and flow. Please consider being a friendly “face of Bethany” to our guests. Click HERE to sign up.
Grounds Prep for Synod Assembly
If you would be willing to come in anytime next week to help prep the grounds or building for Synod Assembly we would greatly appreciate it. We will be working on leaf/needle removing and lots of leaf blowing. On the interior we will be de-cluttering (roll-off on site) and painting a few walls.
If you would be willing to help, please contact Kevin Dragseth at
kevin@bethany-denver.org with your availability and we will coordinate supplies according to your work preferences.
Bethany Outdoor Adventures May Event
Spring Bike Ride or Walk and Picnic (all are welcome!)
Please join us at Bethany Lutheran Church by the north entrance parking lot on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:00 am for either a bike ride or a walk on the beautiful Highline Canal (which can be accessed in less than one mile from the Church). We will return to the Church between 11:30 am and noon for a picnic lunch. Even if you cannot join us for either adventure, you are welcome to join us for the picnic lunch, fellowship and games. Hope to see you there! Please register for the event by Friday, May 8th using this link
Women of Bethany April Event
The next Women of Bethany (WOB) Fellowship get together will be on a Saturday, April 18th at 10AM just down the road apiece from Bethany! New York Deli News is expecting us. Their address is 7105 E. Hampden Ave, Denver.
Senior Ministries
The gatherings continue on Tuesdays through May 19, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
What are you doing on Tuesday mornings? Are you looking for something new to do and/or the opportunity to meet new people? XYZ ministries meets every Tuesday morning in the Fellowship Hall. The group starts to gather around 10 a.m. for games, puzzles and conversation followed by a chapel service at 11:30 a.m. A chef prepared lunch is ready at 12. At least once per month, there is a special program.
Worship News and Events
Synod Assembly Worship
Bethany is hosting the Rocky Mountain Synod at the end of April. EVERYONE is invited to participate in the opening worship which will be held on April 23rd at 7pm in the Sanctuary.
Other News and Events
Bethany Information Sessions
Sunday April 19, 11:20a - 12noon in room 400. These sessions are open to everyone. They are particularly relevant for persons considering becoming official members at Bethany.
April 19
- Getting involved / Bethany’ governance.
Financial Update
Campaign Prayer Vigil
You are invited to participate in the Campaign Prayer Vigil for United in Faith:Building Bethany’s Future on Sunday April 19 9:30am-1pm in the chapel. ONLY 21 slots are available at 10 minute intervals. You are invited to pray individually or as a group with friends family or members of an organization. Materials such as bible verses related to generosity, the campaign prayer and the campaign prospectus will be available in the chapel or feel free to bring your own prayers (BYOP). Enjoy the soft instrumental music by candlelight while praying to support Bethany in this spiritually impactful time for our church.
United in Faith Campaign Celebration Event!
All are invited to the All-Congregation Campaign Morning on
April 26th! That day we will hold
one worship service at 9am, followed by
a celebration at 10am
that will include special food and drink.
Please Note: April 26th will be a Family Worship service with no Children's Worship and Childcare available in our nursery for preschool and elementary aged children.
Favorite Postlude Organ Concert
Join us for a special evening of music! Organist Rick Seaton, with guest artist Laura Tribby, soprano, will perform on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Enjoy a selection of favorite postludes from throughout the church year and more. This is a FREE concert—invite your friends and come experience a beautiful evening of music, sure to include some delightful and entertaining moments (if you know Rick and Laura, you know!). We hope to see you there!
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.
