Coffee Hour in Grounds for Joy

Join us after worship each Sunday at 10:30am for coffee, lemonade, and treats. Sit with your friends and have a chat or make some new friends!

We are always looking for volunteers to make and serve coffee, which is an excellent way to meet lots of people on Sunday mornings.

Adult Forums

Organized by our Adult Education Board, these forums provide educational opportunities for Bethlehem members and guests, and enrich the lives of members and guests with community involvement. Forums are held at 10:45am in Grounds for Joy, select Sundays.

2025-2026 Forums:

Sept. 20 - LSS Safe Harbor Trafficking Prevention Program with Jane Vader, LSS Staff

Sept. 27 - Generous Together Gathering #4 with the Stewardship Board

Oct. 4 - 2026 Elections with Michael Stalberger, Blue Earth Elections Coordinator

Oct. 11 - Generous Together Gathering #5

Oct. 25 - Connections Shelter with Liz Paul and Jenn Echeverria

Nov. 1 - Lutheran World Relief with Lisa Kipp

Nov. 8 - LSS Senior Companions with Fred Snyder

Nov. 15 - Fall Congregational Budget Forum

Nov. 22 - Fall Semi-Annual Metting

Dec. 13 Hymn Sing with organist, Christine Schulz

Revisit Past Forums

Dec. 3, 2023 God’s Global Barnyard, ELCA World Hunger, with Pastor Amanda White

Oct. 29, 2023 Meet the City Managers with Susan Arntz & Kevin McCann

Oct. 15, 2023 Mental Health and Youth with United Way Mental Health Task Force

Oct. 8, 2023 ISAIAH Advocacy and Public Policy with Kathryn Lozada

April 7, 2024 “What can we do about climate change?” with Leigh Pomeroy