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SUMMER AT BETHANY
Our faith formation team is already at working planning a great summer of activities to help you grow in faith.  Be on the look out for registration to open for all these great events and more!

First Communion Milestone

The next 1st Communion Milestone will be held Sunday, March 29th from 11:30am-1:00pm. It is open to children in 2nd-5th grades who have not yet celebrated their 1st Communion. Children and adult caregivers are invited to enjoy a light lunch together and to participate in engaging and creative cross-generational learning activities. The children will receive their 1st Communion at the 7pm Maundy Thursday service on April 2nd. You may register your child's participation here

Please reach out to Deacon Debra Alba at debra@bethany-denver.org to request more information about Bethany's Milestone Ministry.

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!

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

Click Here to Register

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

Rejoicing Spirits March Gathering

St. Patrick’s Day & World Down Syndrome Day Join Rejoicing Spirits Sunday, March 15th, at Lord of the Hills Lutheran Church 21755 E Smoky Hill Rd. Aurora, CO 80015 from 4-6 p.m. for dinner and worship! We will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day & World Down Syndrome Day. 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 Pastor Ann Hultquist at native2615@gmail.com “We will know what it is to be created in God’s image when all are included.”

Rejoicing Spirits Sock Hop

Please join Rejoicing Spirits as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at the “Lots of Socks” Sock Hop! This is a celebration of everything that makes us different, and yet the same.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, March 21st 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Fellowship Hall at Bethany Lutheran Church (4500 E Hampden Ave, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113)
- Cost: FREE The event will feature snacks, a photo booth, a DJ, and plenty of dancing. We encourage everyone to join the fun by wearing odd, unusual, or mismatched socks. When someone asks about your socks, it’s a great opportunity to share facts about Down Syndrome and World Down Syndrome Day. We look forward to seeing you there!

Women of Bethany March event

Women of Bethany (WOB!) will gather March 13th, Friday, at noon at Seasons 52. It is located at 8325 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. Please join us! Reservations can be made through this link. Any questions, contact: Barb at: pomeroy4sum@aol.com

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. Here’s what’s coming up in the next couple of weeks:

February 10: The HIP Replacements band will be performing for us. It will be such a treat to have them perform for us! I hope you will be able to join us. Please contact Janet Mortinsen if you would like to be on the email list or if you have questions.

All Lent Long - Walk the Labyrinth

As part of your Lenten Spiritual Practice, you are invited to walk the labyrinth downstairs in in the Big Room - 412. Hours are posted at www.bethany-denver.org/lent. There may be exceptions to the schedule that will be written on the paper schedule. Note that the start time is when the doors will be opened and the end time is when the doors will be locked. Please check in and out at the log at the top of the steps. If the SE doors are locked, enter the building through the office door. Call the office (303-758-2820) with any questions.

United in Faith visits

On this Sunday afternoon, March 8th, over 60 drivers will depart our campus and deliver gifts to every Bethany household in the Denver metro area as part of the launch of our upcoming capital campaign, United in Faith: Building Bethany's Future. Each stop will be quick - you do not need to invite anyone in nor are we asking you for anything at this time. We are excited to share much more about the campaign vision in the weeks to come!

Polly Grimes Town Hall Lectures welcomes Matt Renoux

Polly Grimes Town Hall Lectures welcomes Matt Renoux (9NEWS), fresh from covering the 2026 Winter Olympics for NBC. He’ll share stories from his time there including a focus on Colorado athletes and show footage.

Friday, March 13 | 10:00am - 11:20am | Bethany Lutheran Church

Tickets: Bethany members pay $10 (normally $25) by saying “Friends for 10” at the front door box office.

Questions: jghodges@aol.com

Daylight Saving Time

Don't be late for church March 8!! Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00am! Remember to set your clocks forward 1 hour Saturday night so you're not late!

Lost and Found Claim Day

Lost & Found Claim Day: Have you lost a water bottle? Glasses? Come to the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, Mar 15 and check out everything that is in our Lost & Found. Take home what's yours. The rest will be donated.