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Faith Formation News and Events
Breakfast Fund Raiser
Sunday, 5/31, the San Diego Mission Trip crew will be hosting a breakfast fundraiser in the Fellowship Hall from 10:00–11:00 a.m. They will be serving French toast sticks, eggs, sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee. Stop by for some great food and learn more about the work Bethany Students will be doing in San Diego this June!
Faith Shares
The San Diego Serve Boldly Mission Trip crew will be selling Faith Shares in the Fellowship Hall following worship every Sunday leading up to their mission trip on June 13–20. Faith Shares are a meaningful way to support the students and leaders serving in San Diego this summer. By purchasing a Faith Share, you are helping make this mission trip possible through your prayers, encouragement, and financial support. Every contribution directly impacts the team as they prepare to serve, build relationships, and share the love of Christ with others. Stop by after worship to learn more about the trip, meet members of the team, and find out how you can make the mission trip possible.
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
IFCS Summer Food Drive
Our summer food drive to support the IFCS no-cost food market (The Market@IFCS) is back, starting Sunday, May 31 and going through Sunday, September 6! This year we will focus on collecting macaroni and cheese for the first month (May 31 - June 28), cereal for the second month (July 5 - July 26) and canned tuna/chicken for the last month (August 2 - September 6).
Although a specific food is suggested for each month, IFCS can always use other items too (such as peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, crackers, snack bars, etc.) so feel free to bring in something different, instead of or in addition to these, if you’d like. Donations can be dropped off in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings or, if you’d prefer to make a cash donation, please use the Give button on Bethany’s website and select IFCS in the drop-down menu. Thank you for your donations! And thank you for your steady commitment to helping fight hunger in our community!
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.
Holy Hammers Hustle for Habitat Fun Walk
Saturday, June 13th Holy Hammers is hosting a Fun Walk (3 miles) to raise money for their sponsorship to build a new single family Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver home in 2026. The Fun Walk will take place at Cottonwood Park West in Parker on Saturday, June 13th from 9:00 AM to Noon. Participants will receive a T-Shirt, and water and snacks will be available too. All ages are welcome! Participants and donors can register at: Please use the Holy Hammers and HFHhttps://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Parker/HolyHammersHustleforHumanity
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
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
Those not able to be present on one of these dates may submit a photo and information online.
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!
Congregational Annual Meeting
The meeting of Bethany Lutheran Church & the Bethany Foundation is scheduled for 10:00am on Sunday, Jun 7 in the Sanctuary. The items for voting will include the adopting of a budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and the election of new Council members, Foundation members, and other elected positions. Members of the Council are holding a Town Hall meeting on Sunday, May 31 at 10:20am in Room 312 so that more extensive conversation can be held around these issues before the meeting.
To see a list of candidates standing for Ministry and Executive council elections click here.
Other News and Events
United in Faith Campaign Update
United in Faith: Building Bethany's Future We are so pleased with the response so far from the People of Bethany. If you have not had a chance to turn in an Intention of Giving form, please consider doing so by May 31. We would love to bring an announcement to the congregation for our Annual Meeting on June 7, but we do not want to do so without your commitment. If you cannot find the form, or if it is simply easier for you, feel free to email Diane@Bethany-Denver.org with your total intention, and if you know the schedule of how your gift will come. If you are planning to transfer stock, or use an IRA or QCD please contact Joshua@Bethany-Denver.org for any details. Thank you for your commitment to Building Bethany's Future!
Rainbow Trail Job Opportunity
Rainbow Trail is looking for adult volunteers to assist the head cook and assistant cook in the kitchen for one week this summer. Would you like to spend a week in the mountains serving the Lord and an awesome group of kids and staff? Volunteer with the kitchen crew and enjoy a beautiful week at Rainbow Trail! If you are interested in serving please contact Dave at daveg@rainbowtrail.org. No previous cook experience necessary! Just a servant heart and hands to help.
Mary Rathje
A funeral for Mary Rathje will be held on Thursday, May 28 at 10:00am in the Sanctuary, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. This service will be livestreamed. Our prayers are with Gary, their family, and friends at this time.
Steve Van Hooser
A funeral for Steve Van Hooser will be held on Friday, May 29 at 11:00am in the Sanctuary, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. Our prayers are with Juli, their family, and friends at this time.
Jane Romsdahl
A funeral for Jane Romsdahl will be held on Friday, May 29 at 1:00pm in the Chapel. Our prayers are with the family and friends at this time.
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.
