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Faith Formation News and Events
Summer Launch Cookout!
May 6th from 5:30pm-7:00pm will be our Summer Launch Cook Out! Come from good food, bounce houses, games, and a celebration of all the people who served in Faith Formation ministry during the past program year. Plus, learn about all the great programming coming up this summer at Bethany!
Host a Youth Summer Cookout!
Do you have a gift for entertaining? Do you have a great yard for hosting in the summer? Our new director of faith formation will be here soon and this summer will be filled with fun events for our youth. We are looking for families with OR without youth who would be willing to host a backyard bonfire (think small camp stove for roasting marshmallows rather than large raging fire hazard). If you provide the space we will provide the fun and activities and adult supervision. Please contact Pastor Nate (nate@bethany-denver.org) if you can host on a Wednesday night in June or July.
Summer Day Camp Registration is Open!
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.
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
Rejoicing Spirits May Events
Join Rejoicing Spirits for dinner and worship, Sunday, May 17. 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. Sunday, May 17th Lord of the Hills Lutheran Church 21755 E Smoky Hill Rd. Aurora, CO 80015 4 pm - 6 p.m. 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 “We will know what it is to be created in God’s image when all are included.”
Project C.U.R.E. packing event
Volunteers needed to sort medical supplies at Project CURE Wednesday, May 20th 9am-Noon at 10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, 80112. Help send hope and health worldwide.
Wednesday May 20th 9am-Noon!
Please help send hope and health out worldwide!
Signup through this link. Questions? Contact alyoungdahl@msn.com.
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, 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.
Hospitality News and Events
Women of Bethany May Event
The next Women of Bethany (WOB) Fellowship get together will be a potluck Spring luncheon on
Thursday, May 14th from 11am-1:30 pm
hosted by Susan Sharkey at the Silver Mesa Clubhouse in Highlands Ranch. There was a wonderful turnout at our last gathering there and we are thrilled that Susan once again offered to host us. Find your favorite May Day or Derby hat or fascinator and your prettiest spring outfit. Please try to sign-up at least a week before the event (May 7th). Something new that we are trying is assigning dishes by last name: A-K vegetable, fruit salad or appetizer L-P protein dish or appetizer Q-Z desert or bread Please feel free to bring your favorite dish even if it doesn’t fit your assignment. I’m told that some people see it as a problem if we get too many desserts. This gathering is open to ALL women of Bethany. If you have never joined us, please check us out.
Click here to register
Bethany Outdoor Adventures May Event
Bethany Spring Outdoor Adventure - May 9, 2026 Highline Canal Bike Ride or Walk, and Picnic: 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
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
Summer Worship Schedule
Beginning on
Sunday May 24th, Bethany will shift our worship schedule to offer one service at 9am. Children's Worship will be offered at this service. This is a great way for all of the Bethany congregation to be together all summer long!
Other News and Events
Jewelry Cleaning
Bethany member Kyra Morgan from Williams Jewelers will be doing jewelry clean and checks on Mother's Day 5/10. Bring your jewelry and 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.
