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 We are creating a NEW Children’s Ministry Team at Bethany! We would love for you to consider being a part of this dynamic, mission driven team whose primary goal will be to help children fall in love with Jesus! Our first team meeting will be Sunday, August 17th from 10:20-11:30 a.m. with a follow-up on meeting on Wednesday, 8/20, from 6-7:00 p.m. if the Sunday morning time does not work for your schedule. Please contact Deacon Debra at Debra@bethany-denver.org if you'd like to receive more information or to express your interest

Mark your calendars!  August 27 from 5:30pm-7:30pm will be Bethany's Annual Fall Open House.  Come for food, games, bounce houses, and loads of information about upcoming fall activities at Bethany. 

Bethany’s Outreach Ministry will participate once again in Family Promise at Christ the Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora the week of August 17th-23rd. Family Promise provides shelter, food and job-hunting assistance for homeless families in the Denver Metro Area. Please consider volunteering as a van driver, an overnight host, or helping with dinner the night of the 17th. For more information, please call Jean Scott at 303 756-2106.

This fall, join Metro Caring to nourish what matters most: a community where everyone has a plate full of nutritious food, a safe home to live and grow, and a place to belong. You are invited to their annual dinner and fundraiser, where you will savor a culinary tour of diverse foods and refreshments from around our community, recognize change-making leaders, and honor powerful stories that celebrate what truly matters most. Friday, September 19, 2025 6:00 - 9:30 P.M. Mile High Station 2027 W Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204

Buy Tickets Here: https://give.metrocaring.org/event/cornucopia-2025/e693034?c_src=website Contact Kevin Dempsey at kmdmpsy@aol.com for more information or if you are interested in being part of a Bethany table at the event.

August is the last month of our summer food drive for the Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS) free food market. At IFCS’ request, we’ll be collecting the same basic summer friendly items we gathered in June and July - cereal, peanut butter, jelly and crackers. Bring them all! 

We’ll be collecting boxes of cereal and crackers (all kinds) as well as jars of peanut butter and jelly (all types) in the Fellowship Hall every Sunday morning in August. Cash donations are also welcome; please use the Give button on Bethany’s website.

IFCS is a pillar of rapid response and compassionate care for those most in need. Let’s continue to show up with strong support to help them maintain this mission!

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver/Holy Hammers Upcoming Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver/Holy Hammers Volunteer Dates: Please visit the Holy Hammers Volunteer Hub to register: https://vhub.at/HolyHammers. No prior construction experience necessary.



Saturday, August 9th, 7 slots available at the new construction site, Augustana Homes (5088 E Dakota Ave, Denver, CO, 80246) from 7:50 AM to 3:30 PM. Volunteers must be 16+. Saturday, September 20th, 7 slots available at the new construction site, Augustana Homes (5088 E Dakota Ave, Denver, CO, 80246) from 7:50 AM to 3:30 PM. Volunteers must be 16+. Please contact Kevin Dempsey at kmdmpsy@aol.com with questions or for more information

Finding Spirituality in the Beauty of Creation

When: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Where: Staunton State Park

Meet at 7:45 am at Bethany to carpool or at 8:45am at Staunton State Park.

Details will be provided to those that register.

Bethany Hospitality ministry invites members and guests of all ages and abilities to join in an adventure into the mountains for walking, hiking, picnicking, and fellowship.

You will be able to choose between 3 beautiful guided hikes: Level 1: Davis Ponds Loop Trail - 2.2 mi, 193 ft elevation gain gentle walk Level 2: Red Wall via Staunton Ranch Trail - 5.0 mi, 971 ft elevation gain moderate hike Level 3: Elk Falls via Scout Line, Chimney Rock, and Bugling Elk Loop - 8.3 mi, 1568 ft elevation gain challenging hike.

Once registered, Lizza Aalto will contact you via e-mail with additional details so you can sign up for the specific hike you prefer to take and to find out whether you wish to carpool from Bethany Lutheran Church or meet us at Staunton State Park. 

Register Here

Attention All Kitchen Volunteers: We need all kitchen volunteers to attend one of our scheduled meetings to go over some guidelines that we all need to be following. Please plan to attend one of these meetings: Wednesday, August 20th at 3:00 pm or Sunday, August 24th at 10:15 am. Please contact Gayle Newell with any questions - gayle@bethany-denver.org or 303-758-2820. 

Join Pastor Nate on August 13th from 6:30-8:00pm for a fun and thematic night of trivia with questions for all ages. Bring family and friends, teams will be created as you arrive (no need to bring a full team!) A completely worthless prize will be awarded to the winners.

Click here to Register

 Women of Bethany, you are invited to a POTLUCK PICNIC at Pat Wallingford's on Saturday, August 23 at 11 a.m. Shredded BBQ pork sliders, beverages and dessert will be provided. Please bring something to share. RSVP by Tuesday, August 19th. Address and directions will be sent to those who sign up. All are welcome. Hope you can come! If you wish to be notified of future gatherings via e-mail, you can join our WOB e-mail group list by contacting Lizza Aalto at taalto@aol.com or Marilyn Narveson at msnarv73@gmail.com. 

Register Here

 Join Bethany's Social Justice team on Sunday, September 7th, from 11:20-12:30 pm in Room 210 to discuss the book, The Asylum Seekers by Catherine Rathbone. Catherine is an Episcopal priest and former journalist. She was the keynote speaker at the Rocky Mountain Synod’s Immigration Summit this past spring in Albuquerque. For more information please contact Deacon Debra at debra@bethany-denver.org 

Bethany is excited to welcome Rev. Meghan Johnston Aelabouni to preach on 8/24 and spend time afterwards in fellowship. 



Bishop Meghan has been serving as the bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod since August 2024.

Sunday, August 24 8:00 am rehearsal in the choir loft 9:00 am sing during the service All singers are invited to participate in our summer “pick-up” choir. We will have a great time preparing for and serving in worship. Participants will be current and future choir members and anyone who would like to sing, even if just this one time. Help us “Make a Joyful Noise!"

Again this year, the Bethany Foundation is awarding grants to charitable Christian organizations, as well as those “who are doing the work of Christ”. In 2024, $49,550 was distributed to thirteen organizations. There is no minimum or maximum amount of program and/or project money that is to be awarded to any given organization; however, the Foundation does not fund Capital Campaigns. If you are an advocate for a non-profit organization that could be served by a grant from the Foundation, please encourage your non-profit to apply for funds. Grant applications must be received by September 15 and are then awarded in November. The Bethany Grant Request form can be found on the Bethany Lutheran Church Website under Resources and then Foundation. If you have questions, please contact Julie Friedemann at Foundation@bethany-denver.org.