Bethlehem is an inviting community that is growing in Christ, loving our neighbors, and serving God's world.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Mankato belongs to the Southeastern MN Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Founded in 1867, Bethlehem is both steeped in tradition, and an accepting place where all people are welcome, just as they are. We are a proud Reconciling in Christ Congregation. Please read our full Welcome Statement here.

We provide educational and volunteer opportunities for all ages, and are consistently finding new ways to love our neighbors. Bethlehem has both local and global partnerships in mission, including Connections Ministry, The REACH, ECHO Food Shelf, Crossroads Campus Ministry, Iambi Secondary School in Tanzania, and Arusha Medical Center in Tanzania, to name a few. We welcome new visitors to learn more on our VISITOR EXPERIENCE page.