Coffee Hour in Grounds for Joy
Join us after worship each Sunday at 10:30am for coffee, lemonade, and treats. Sit with your friends and have a chat or make some new friends!
We are always looking for volunteers to make and serve coffee, which is an excellent way to meet lots of people on Sunday mornings.
Adult Forums
Organized by our Adult Education Board, these forums provide educational opportunities for Bethlehem members and guests, and enrich the lives of members and guests with community involvement. Forums are held at 10:45am in Grounds for Joy, select Sundays.
Upcoming Forums:
Sept. 14 Understanding and Responding to Christian Nationalism with Jerry Gale, Founder of Christians Against Christian Nationalism MN
Sept. 21 Iambi Secondary School & Tanzania with Pastor Jay Dahlvang and the BLC Tanzania Travelers
Sept. 28 Habitat for Humanity with Holly Schoettler - Mankato Community & Homeowner Outreach Manager
Oct. 5 Connections Shelter Ministry with Jenn Echevarria - Executive Director Liz Paul - Director of Development
Oct. 12 YMCA Brother & Sister Mentoring with Tom Schueneman - Director of Social Responsibility Allison Braswell - Program Assistant
Nov. 2 The LSS Youth Resource Center with Tasha Moulton
Nov. 9 Adult & Teen Challenge Minnesota with Tyler Torell, Southern Minnesota Director
November 16 - Congregational Budget Forum November 23 - Semi-Annual Meeting
Dec. 14 Christmas Hymn Sing with Christine Schulz
Thank you to our Adult Education Committee for organizing another great year of education. Adult Forums will resume in the fall!
Revisit Past Forums
Dec. 3, 2023 God’s Global Barnyard, ELCA World Hunger, with Pastor Amanda White
Oct. 29, 2023 Meet the City Managers with Susan Arntz & Kevin McCann
Oct. 15, 2023 Mental Health and Youth with United Way Mental Health Task Force
Oct. 8, 2023 ISAIAH Advocacy and Public Policy with Kathryn Lozada
April 7, 2024 “What can we do about climate change?” with Leigh Pomeroy