Special Events

Our Bethlehem community enjoys gathering for many special events during the year. Here are upcoming and past events that will happen or have occurred during the year. Check back regularly for updates!

 

Upcoming Special Events

 

Adult Field Trip to Sky Ranch

Have you never been to Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp and wonder what all the fuss is about? Or has it been a really long time since you last were there? Would you love to go but don’t want to do the mountain driving? Join Deaconess Kristen and Josephine the church bus for an Adult Field Trip to Sky Ranch on Wednesday, July 17, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. We’ll arrive at camp by 11:00 a.m. to see the layout, enjoy some Sky Ranch hospitality over lunch, and have the option to relax on the large deck and watch the camp going-ons, or go on a short, accessible hike. We will depart Sky Ranch at 2:00 p.m. to return to BLC by 4:30 p.m. Space is limited on the bus, so please sign up with Deaconess Kristen soon! If there is enough interest, we will schedule a second day.

 

 

 Past Special Events

 

Pastor Keith’s 50th Ordination Celebration

 

Yes! Our good Interim Pastor Keith is celebrating 50 years of ordination! To reach this milestone is impressive enough, but to reach it and STILL be actively serving in a congregation is a step beyond! Please come celebrate with us as we lift up and give thanks for Pastor Keith and his ministry on Sunday, June 2, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. A light lunch and dessert will be served. Please RSVP here. 

 

 

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast

 

Come enjoy some pancakes on Sunday, June 16 while raising funds for the mission trip to help repair flood damage in Omaha. We will be serving pancakes at 7:15–11:45 a.m. Tickets will be available Sundays after each service on June 2 and 9. Tickets will also be available at the door on June 16. Adults $6; Children $4. Please treat your Dad, and help fund our mission trip. Contact Bob Cotton (303-651-6563) with any questions.

 

Recap of Our 2018 Mission Trip to Houston

 

Sunday, January 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Everyone is invited to hear about our trip and see pictures of our team of 15 persons from BLC and LOC that went to Houston in October, including all of the unanticipated excitement. Light refreshments will be available. Questions: please contact Bob Cotton (303-651-6563).

Summer BBQ 

Join us on Sunday, July 1 at 11:30 a.m. (immediately following the second service) for our summer barbecue. We'll have burgers, hot dogs, salad, chips, and hopefully some homemade icecream too. Please let us know that you'll be attending by signing up in the narthex. (If you wish to bring homemade icecream to share, please note that when you signup.) We do ask that you bring your own place settings to help cut down on the cleanup. This will be an excellent opportunity to be church together. Pastor Keith Prekker, our new interim pastor, will be in attendance.

 

Pastor Mark's Retirement Celebration

Come join us on June 10 to celebrate the 40 year ministry of Pastor Mark Peterson as he retires!

• Worship at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1000 W 15th Ave, Longmont CO. 8:00 and 10:15 a.m., (No RSVP is required.)
• Coffee Reception at Bethlehem Lutheran, 9:15–10:15 a.m., (No RSVP required, but appreciated).
• Afternoon celebration at the Oak Room of the Tasty Weasel, 1800 Pike Rd, Longmont, CO (Please drive around back following signs and balloons!) 1:00–4:00 p.m., with an “elegantly casual” program honoring Pastor Mark beginning at 1:45 p.m. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served as well as a heavy appetizer buffet. (RSVP strongly appreciated.)

RSVP here or by calling the Bethlehem Lutheran office at 303-776-3290 by June 1.

 

Celebrating 500 Years of Reformation

• Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World will be shown November 5, 3:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Longmont. This feature-length documentary was filmed in historic locations across Europe and brings Luther’s story to life.