Fresh Express Community Outreach Inc. is a program of our neighbor, Cornerstone Church. They rescue food and clothing for the benefit of people in Hudson and surrounding communities. Their free services include: (1) a Mobile Food Market; (2) Daily Mini-Market held at Cornerstone Church...
Since last month’s update, there has been a significant amount of effort invested in working with the Northwest Synod. The review and outreach of the 31 pastors shortlisted from the more than 50 we started with has been an eye-opening experience. I am happy to share that of the 31, we have...
As we head into a new programming year, we want you to know how thankful we are for your continued support of Bethel Lutheran Church. Bethel has a strong history of quality worship, educational ministries, and service to others. We are committed to maintaining the high quality of Bethel’s...
Over the last several weeks, your Call Committee has been working diligently in partnership with the Northwest Synod on the search for our next Lead Pastor. Through guidance by Bethel’s church council and our congregation, we have identified more than 50 potential candidates nationally...
And the survey results are in! Bethel's Transition Team has been busy sifting through data from our members. They have summarized the data collected into three documents. Hard copies of these documents can be picked up at both the Downtown and Highlands Campus. 1.) Healthy Church Indicators -...
The Creation Care Team at Bethel encourages you and your family to make a Commitment to focus on caring for God’s creation during Lent. Let’s join in inspiring one another through sharing this commitment with our Bethel community! Beginning on February 26th, we invite you to post...
An update of Bethel Transition Team progress will be shared at worship services this Sunday, February 12. The team is currently summarizing the data gathered from 150+ members. Meet the Team Members:
Let’s focus on passions and dreams. A great opportunity that is afforded during Interim time is to look on the bright side of things, what has gone well, what the best memories are, and, to even go one step further to ask, “what can we make even better?” With an eye to...
Dorothy Day Center, helps those people with the greatest needs. The center provides shelter, nutritious meals, assistance in overcoming homelessness, resources for finding jobs and endless other services. Bethel sponsors a meal at Dorothy Day Center on the first Sunday of each month, often...
Pastor Randy Fett was welcomed to Bethel Lutheran Church on Wednesday, November 16 as Intentional Interim Pastor. He will aid in transition at Bethel within the staff, take on Pastoral responsibilities, and support the Bethel congregation during this time of transition. His first message was...