Bethany Lutheran Church
Rooted in Christ. Growing in Faith. Serving in Love
Through Christ, we courageously love.
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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.
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
Church Secretary

Bryan Harris
Choir& Bell Choir Director

Jen Drotts
Treasurer

Jeannine Jensen
Pianist

Abby Kuschel
Pianist

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.
Directions
Worship FAQs
What time are worship services?
What should I wear?
How long is the service?
Are children welcome in worship?
Who can take communion?
Although no particular age is prescribed, the decision is made through mutual conversation between the pastor, the child, and the parents or sponsors.
What kind of worship service do you have?
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.
Do I need to be Lutheran to attend?