Together let’s read, sing, learn and grow. Bethel invites you to join in any of these opportunities.

  • Daily Personal Growth

    Let’s Read the Gospels – each month the 4 gospels are read. You can follow along daily for a month or listen each month for a year. Each month is read from a different translation of the Bible. Each day is a quick 10 minutes of listening and ending with a prayer.

    The link below takes you to a third party website. Apps and podcasts linked here are not endorsed by Bethel, nor is Bethel endorsed by the creators of the podcasts/websites.

    Let's Read the Gospels website

  • Listening Links & Apps

    Lectio 365 App is a daily guided prayer time – 10 minutes long – both morning and evening. Each devotion includes a scripture reading, guided prayer and reflections. Download the Lectio 365 app in your app store.

    Podcast: Back Porch Theology with Lisa Harper, is a deep dive into scripture made accessible by master storyteller, author, speaker and Doctor of Ministry student.

    The link below takes you to a third party website. Apps and podcasts linked here are not endorsed by Bethel, nor is Bethel endorsed by the creators of the podcasts/websites.

    Podcast: Back Porch Theology

  • Read the Gospels Challenge

    Each day will bring a list of some verses throughout Matthew, Mark, Luke and John (You'll be bouncing around a bit!). It may look like a lot, but it shouldn't take longer than 15 minutes or so. In the end, you'll read all 4 gospels in a month in chronological order....so you'll see the different perspectives and details of the Gospel writers on each event! Let's do it!

    Daily Scripture Writing

    Each month a new list of scripture for each day will be pinned at the top of Bethel's Facebook page. Each month will have its own theme. Writing scripture by hand (or typing) is a spiritual practice that can help people engage with the Bible in a unique way. Grab a journal, set up a Word document and save each month to a folder to create your own personal Bible journey and even a legacy of your writings to pass on to family/friends!

    Visit Bethel’s FaceBook Page To Start

    Benefits of Scripture Writing

    • Writing scripture can help people slow down and focus on each word, distractions fall away, and you engage with the text in meaningful, intentional ways.

    • It builds faith and develops a habit of being in God's Word regularly

    • Writing scripture can allow for deeper personalization and application.

    • Being familiar with scripture helps you help others by having

    Read the Gospels: Start Here

  • Bible Project

    BibleProject is a nonprofit, crowdfunded organization that produces 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, articles, classes, and educational Bible resources to help make the biblical story accessible to everyone everywhere.

    Bible Project

Group Opportunities

  • This 4 week study will focus on the life and ministry of Lutheran pastor and theologian, Rev. Dr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer. As a group, we will ask ourselves – Who is Christ for us in this particular time and place? How are we to best love our neighbors? What is the ethic of live and discipleship that will help us be most faithful? What tools are available for us to live this out in the world? This study will be available in person on Tuesday mornings at 10AM beginning on June 24, and online on Thursday evenings at 6:30PM beginning on June 26. We are excited for you to join us and be sure to invite friends and family. Click on the RED Ask For More Info or Sign Up button below to register, call the church office or sign up in the Gathering Place especially if you need the ZOOM link.

  • -  Meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month (October – May) during worship time – begin in worship with families. After the Children’s Time with Pastor Emilie, kiddos PreK – grade 5 will go to the Gathering Place and meet with Education leaders for activities and learning on the topic of the month. Kids will end worship with their families.

    - Families will receive a monthly packet for extension and other topic ideas to use at home

    -  Intergenerational and Service activities throughout the year integrating our topics and the events of the church year

    Sign Up for KidVentures at the link below

  • Join us for a 5 session read and discussion of Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of God. This book will offer insights into the ways God speaks to us through Scripture, Desires, Doors, Dreams, People and Promptings. Discover how to listen for God’s voice in all aspects of life. He’s speaking! Make sure you know how to listen. Click on the RED Ask For More Info or Sign Up button below to register, call the church office or sign up in the Gathering Place. Books are available on Amazon, Public Libraries or we will be placing an order for $5 per book on June 23.

  • Young people of middle school age will meet following a hybrid model to explore their personal faith and prepare for Confirmation / Affirmation of Baptism

    Pastor Emilie will be holding a family meeting with details in October. Watch here for more information about the details of that meeting

    Sign up for more information about Steps to Confirmation at the link below.

  • Bethel will offer a variety of one-time opportunities to learn about current topics, health and wellness, mental health, financial health and more. Click on the RED Speakers and Workshops button below for specific information.

Jane Salem, Christian Education Ministry Leader:

I am so grateful you stopped by to find out more about our Christian Education opportunities. Here at Bethel, we see Christian education as a vital piece to each person’s faith development. It is one of the most important ways for us to know Christ to not only deepen our relationship with him, but to equip us to spread the good news of Jesus Christ.  Our goal is to provide learning experiences to members and friends to create “good soil” within us where faith can grow.  

Our website will be a place to find resources, take advantage of online and at home activities, and learn about upcoming classes, discussions or presentations. We intend to use Zoom and live streaming in addition to in person opportunities to give multiple options for access and engagement. We hope you’ll join us for our current offerings. Look for even more opportunities this fall.

+ Prayer 101 – Prayer Basics

+ Adult Topical & Scripture Studies

+ Confirmation Program

+ Quarterly Speaker Series

+ Youth & Intergenerational Programs