Bethany Lutheran Church

Deer River Minnesota

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Bethany Lutheran Church

Rooted in Christ. Growing in Faith. Serving in Love

Through Christ, we courageously love.

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Weddings & Funerals

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Rentals

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Events

Worship In Sanctuary

9:00 AM Sundays 

SAIL Exercise Group

Monday, Thursday 10:30 AM

Alcoholics Anonymous

Monday 7:00 PM

TOPS

Tuesday 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM

Sunday Worship Service

Lenten Services: March 18 and March 25.

Soup supper at 5:30, Service at 6:15.

Holy Week Services

Maundy Thursday, 6:15, Good Friday 7:00, Easter Sunday

9:00 with an Easter egg hunt following the service.

Sunday Worship Service 9:00 AM

( Temporary change until further notice). Fellowship (coffee, treats, visiting) to follow ( 2nd Sunday of each month, fellowship will be held before the service at 8:00 am.)

All are Welcome!

Pastor Update

SAM Sharron Lewis is currently serving Bethany during the transition time since Pastor Lisa Buchanan's departure in May 2024.

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If you have any questions about this interim time, please contact Council President Marty Christensen.


Our Misson

Bethany Lutheran Church is one of 145 congregations in the Northeastern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

The mission of the ELCA, we believe that we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. With our hands, we do God's work of restoring and reconciling communities in Jesus' name throughout the world.

Meet Our Excellent Staff

Diane Nelson

Diane Nelson

Church Secretary

Bryan Harris

Bryan Harris

Choir& Bell Choir Director

Jen Drotts

Jen Drotts

Treasurer

Jeannine Jensen

Jeannine Jensen

Pianist

Abby Kuschel

Abby Kuschel

Pianist

Jody Anderson

Jody Anderson

Funeral Coordinator

For summer 2026, Bethany is helping member kids attend camp at Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry.  Please check with the church office or VLM on how to access these funds.

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Worship FAQs

Icon What time are worship services?
Our Sunday worship service begins at 9:00 AM. Special services are also held during church seasons such as Advent, Lent, and Easter — check our calendar for details.
Icon What should I wear?
Come as you are! You’ll see everything from jeans and sweaters to Sunday best. We welcome you however you’re comfortable.
Icon How long is the service?
Most services last about an hour, including hymns, prayers, Scripture readings, and a message from the pastor.
Icon Are children welcome in worship?
Absolutely! Help your child socialize to church culture by teaching them how to use a hymnal, follow along in the bulletin, share the peace, respond to the prayers, give some of their allowance during the offering and participate in leadership roles with you, like ushering, greeting or providing fellowship hospitality.
Icon Who can take communion?
The Lord's Table is an open table. All baptized Christians, trusting that Christ is present in, with and under the bread and wine, are welcome to receive.

Although no particular age is prescribed, the decision is made through mutual conversation between the pastor, the child, and the parents or sponsors.
Icon What kind of worship service do you have?
Hopefully one that allows you to worship God and be reminded of your call in baptism to love and serve others.

Our service is usually one hour long. The pastor wears a white alb and stole. Communion is offered the first and third Sundays. Vestment colors change with the church season.

We follow the Revised Common Lectionary and use the Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymnal. A bulletin helps guide participation, and hymns are accompanied by piano. The choir or bell choir may perform during special services.
Icon Do I need to be Lutheran to attend?
Not at all! Whether you’re new to faith or exploring, you’re welcome here. Come experience God’s grace with us — everyone is invited to worship.

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(218) 246-8398