OUR BETHEL COMMUNITY

Bethel is committed to building real and lasting relationships among its members and with our neighbors in South Minneapolis. We are a warm and friendly church, truly welcoming of anyone we meet.

We come from all sorts of backgrounds and value being intergenerational. We are moms and dads, toddlers, tweens, single, married, divorced, widowed, GLBTQIA+, retired, in college, and grandparents. We have mental health issues, physical disabilities, unique talents and gifts, quirks and foibles, lots of fun with each other, and God's love to share.

Bethel hosts many events throughout the year that are open to the community. These events may include Community Fun Nights, Easter egg hunts, homemade mini-golf, chili cook-offs, plant sales, and many other community-building activities for all ages. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive more information on upcoming activities.

CAMPS & RETREATS

FOR KIDS

Each summer Bethel hosts a Summer Day Camp, which is put on by five neighboring churches and welcomes kids from all over. They have a blast learning about God's love through art, service, and other fun activities.

FOR EVERYONE

Family Camp is a weekend away at a camp retreat center for fellowship, learning, praising, s'morsing, swimming, games, and nature. Family Camp is for everyone!

BREAD OF LIFE DEAF LUTHERAN CHURCH

Bethel partners with our siblings at Bread of Life Deaf Lutheran Church (BOLD). Members of BOLD have shared stories of experiencing marginalization and oppression by the majority culture. Our time with them has included shared worship, social and service events, ASL classes, and Bible study together.

To me Bethel is a congregation where I know everyone can be heard and loved for who they are and the social justice they believe in. We have a common heart opened toward loving our neighbors, and common hands to turn our love into action.

Katie P.

This is my family. We are Irish, Swedish, Norwegian, French, American Indian, Korean, Spanish, African American, Hmong. We are all God's children and I love them with all my heart.

Bethel is my family too!

Tom K.

OUR BETHEL COMMUNITY

To me Bethel is a congregation where I know everyone can be heard and loved for who they are and the social justice they believe in. We have a common heart opened toward loving our neighbors, and common hands to turn our love into action. Katie P.

This is my family. We are Irish, Swedish, Norwegian, French, American Indian, Korean, Spanish, African American, Hmong. We are all God's children and I love them with all my heart. Bethel is my family too! Tom K.

To me Bethel is a congregation where I know everyone can be heard and loved for who they are and the social justice they believe in. We have a common heart opened toward loving our neighbors, and common hands to turn our love into action.

Katie P.

This is my family. We are Irish, Swedish, Norwegian, French, American Indian, Korean, Spanish, African American, Hmong. We are all God's children and I love them with all my heart.

Bethel is my family too!

Tom K.