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To access the Prayer List for this week, click here

To submit a prayer request please email Janet at janet@bethany-denver.org or call the office at 303-758-2820

Sign Up for a Lenten Retreat-In-A-Box!

Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped pack Retreat-In-A-Boxes last Sunday. You are invited to sign up for a box to guide you on your daily walk of faith during Lent and beyond.

Learn more here!

Important Announcement on Staff Realignment

A Letter from Executive Council

Bethany Information Sessions:

Want to learn more about this congregation? These sessions are a great path toward considering membership at Bethany too! Sunday, Apr 27 – Christianity and Lutheranism 101, May 4 – Bethany’s structure; how to get involved, May 18 - Tour of the Campus. Each one starts at 11:20am in Room 400 (downstairs in the youth wing). Come to all three, or drop in on topics that appeal to you. New Members will be welcomed in worship on Sunday, May 18. Contact Sarah@Bethany-Denver.org to inquire about membership or to RSVP.

LGBTQIA+ Neighbors

How can the church show love to all people, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+? Join in a time to learn about the different letters in LGBTQIA+, what they stand for and how we can support our neighbors and our youth. Learn from members of our church who have first-hand knowledge of how they have been shown love at Bethany and how they live their authentic lives. Bring your questions, your curiosity, but mostly your love to this dynamic program. April 6, 2025 at 11:20am in the Great Hall. Breakfast will be served.

Please RSVP here!

Would you like a Bethany nametag? Fill out this form and we will place an order once we have a critical mass. Email colleen@bethany-denver.org with questions.

Order a Bethany Name Tag Here!

Ecuadorian Village!

Tickets are now on sale for Ecuadorian Village event March 30 at 11:00am in the Fellowship Hall!

Purchase tickets in person on Sundays or click here.

Contact Deacon Debra with questions.

Family Promise

Family Promise is a Bethany ministry partner that serves homeless families. Would you be willing to help support Family Promise families staying at Christ the Savior Lutheran Church the week of April 6-13? Volunteers are needed to host overnight and to drive the van. For more information, please contact Jean Scott at 303 756-2106.

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver/Holy Hammers

Thanks to the generosity of the Bethany congregation, through the Bethany Foundation, the Benevolence Ministry Team and individual contributions, as of December 31st, Holy Hammers has raised $149,080 towards it's goal of $150,000 to sponsor one of the 8 single family Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver homes at Augustana Lutheran. Thanks to all of you who contributed financially, took part in one of our fundraising events, or by volunteering your time at the construction site!

As of the date of this announcement, three of the four duplexes are in process of being built. Construction will continue at the site throughout 2025. Sign-up to volunteer on-site in the new construction below.

Sign up for a daily email from Bethany: 365!

Each day you will receive a short devotional to guide you on your daily walk of faith. These emails will explore faith through the lens of health, scripture, spiritual practices, and more.

Bethany Summer Camp Week at Sky Ranch

July 27-August 1

Space for all Bethany children and youth for a priceless week of camp at Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp! Register now and join the adventure.

Connect with Bryan Jaster.

Together 4 Good Podcast: REBROADCAST The Importance of Rituals

In this deeply personal episode of the Together for Good Podcast, Pastor Nate Preisinger reflects on the healing power of rituals and how they sustain us through life’s most difficult moments. Drawing from his own experiences—especially in the weeks leading up to his mother’s passing—he shares how spiritual practices, liturgy, and long-held traditions provided him with comfort, connection, and a sense of stability in the midst of grief.

🔍 In this episode, we explore:
✔️ How rituals create rhythms of comfort and stability in life
✔️ The role of liturgical traditions in shaping our faith and identity
✔️ Why rituals matter most in times of loss, uncertainty, and transition
✔️ Personal stories of how simple traditions—from prayer to seasonal celebrations—carry us through hardship
✔️ How faith and communal worship connect us to God’s promises and the great communion of saints

Pastor Nate also reflects on how rituals, even seemingly small ones, connect us across generations, shaping our faith stories and strengthening us in ways we may not fully realize until we need them most.

If you’ve ever found comfort in tradition, or are looking for ways to navigate grief and uncertainty with faith, this episode will speak to your heart.

#FaithAndHealing #PowerOfRituals #ChristianTradition #GriefSupport #LiturgyMatters #TogetherForGood #LutheranFaith #SpiritualPractices Listen Here