Experimental. Embodied. Experiential. These three words sum up the vision for our new Sunday evening worship service. Curated and led by Spirit Garage’s Andy Pokel in collaboration with Bethlehem pastors and volunteer musicians. Featuring selections from Prairie Liturgies by Carol Meier and Pastor Meta Herrick Carlson through November.
A simple dinner and casual conversation about Bethlehem’s Reconciling In Christ (RIC) journey with Deacon David Behling from Reconciling Works. We will discuss the RIC process and address questions. Together we’ll explore the importance of a safe, welcoming, and inclusive culture for all people, including the LGBTQIA2S+ community and those the church has historically harmed or excluded.
You can count on wonderful conversations, great connections, and delicious food every Wednesday night in Iverson Hall!
On Wednesdays this fall, Pastor Chris Enstad will meet with adults to explore some of the same questions confirmation students encounter as they prepare for Affirmation of Baptism. Whether you once participated in confirmation or not, you are welcome to join the conversation that coincides with this fall’s sermon series, “Grace Made Visible.”
Many adults with serious mental illnesses experience loneliness. Often their families are both their caregiver and social support system. This class describes the impacts of loneliness and recognizes that no one goes through a serious illness by themselves. Learn the importance of engaging family members and promoting connections to others, and identify strategies to meaningfully engage family members and friends in a person’s life.
In every vibrant community, members care for one another, in ways big and small.
Rev. Dr. Cody Sanders, Associate Professor of Congregational & Community Care Leadership at Luther Seminary, will lead a session for Bethlehem’s volunteer Care Ministers on October 6, based on his recent book, Spiritual Care First Aid: An All-Hands Approach for Church and Community.
Join in a fun fall challenge. Which will sell out first: homemade cinnamon rolls drenched in frosting, or delicate lefse with cinnamon sugar and butter? Make sure your favorite is the winner by purchasing your favorite. All proceeds support youth heading to St. Louis, MO and Duluth, MN for service learning trips with Serve Boldly next summer.
The Minnesota Symphonic Winds will feature a potpourri of styles displaying a kaleidoscope of sonic colors bustling with rhythmic vitality. This band is the recipient of the Sudler Silver Scroll Award, the highest honor bestowed on a community band by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. The variety of classical and contemporary wind band selections will bring you to your feet.
Care Minister Training: Training for members who want to become part of the pastoral care team. The ministry of congregational care is the heart of the church and is carefully designed to help all of us get through challenging times. Congregational Care Ministers are key volunteers who work alongside their pastors and staff to help provide Christlike care for the church family. A Care Minister is a lay person who reaches out with compassion and is available to listen, pray and support individuals and families through visits, phone calls and conversations. Care Minister relationships can vary in time from one or two conversations to longer term visits. For more information contact Diane Waarvik or Heidi Peterson
The New Yorker hailed Edgar Meyer as ‘the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively chronicled history of his instrument.’ Meyer leads the dynamic Trio in a spellbinding exploration of sound and virtuosity. He is joined by Tessa Lark who won a Grammy nomination in 2020, and Joshua Roman who's playing of all six of the Bach Cello Suites was a hit video in 2016.
We hear it all the time: Take care of yourself. Be kind to yourself. But what does that really mean—especially in times that feel so challenging and uncertain?
Join Monica Kramer McConkey, Licensed Professional Therapist and owner of Eyes on the Horizon, for an evening of encouragement and practical wisdom.
Lutefisk lovers—this one’s for you! Enjoy baked lutefisk, Swedish meatballs, homemade lefse, and other Nordic delights at out Annual Lutefisk Dinner. Norwegian sweaters encouraged! All proceeds support Bethlehem youth programming.
