Bethlehem Lutheran
Growing in Christ, Loving our Neighbors, Serving God's world.

Sunday Coffee & Education

 

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. 14 Understanding and Responding to Christian Nationalism with Jerry Gale, Founder of Christians Against Christian Nationalism MN

Sept. 21 Iambi Secondary School & Tanzania with Pastor Jay Dahlvang and the BLC Tanzania Travelers

Sept. 28 Habitat for Humanity with Holly Schoettler - Mankato Community & Homeowner Outreach Manager

Oct. 5 Connections Shelter Ministry with Jenn Echevarria - Executive Director Liz Paul - Director of Development

Oct. 12 YMCA Brother & Sister Mentoring with Tom Schueneman - Director of Social Responsibility Allison Braswell - Program Assistant

Nov. 2 The LSS Youth Resource Center with Tasha Moulton

Nov. 9 Adult & Teen Challenge Minnesota with Tyler Torell, Southern Minnesota Director

November 16 - Congregational Budget Forum November 23 - Semi-Annual Meeting

Dec. 14 Christmas Hymn Sing with Christine Schulz

Jan. 4 MY Place Mankato with Executive Director, Erin Simmons

Jan. 11 Lutheran Advocacy MN with Director, Tammy Walhof

Jan. 18 The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Jameel Haque, Associate Professor & Director of Kessel Peace Studies at MSU Mankato

Jan 25 ECHO Food shelf

Feb. 1 Reconciling in Christ with Pastor Seth Anderson-Matz

Feb. 8 Second Harvest Heartland with Luisa Trapero, Neighbor Services Outreach Advisor

Feb. 15 Feeding Our Communities Partners (FOCP) with Heather Bieber, Community Outreach Partner

Feb. 22 Mankato/North Mankato ACT on Alzheimers with Sandi Lubrant, Team Leader

March 1 House of Hope with President/CEO, Mark Johnson

March 15 Is it Dementia or Typical Aging? With Jane Unzeitig, RN, BSN, Certified Independent Coach

March 22 WELCOME Team

March 29 Palm Sunday - No Forum

April 5 Easter - No Forum

April 12 Annual Meeting Preview & Introduction to Church Groups

April 19 Spring Semi-Annual Meeting in the Dining Hall

April 26 My Seminary Experience & Civil Rights Pilgrimage with Molly Nelson

May 3 Southwest MN Housing Partnership & Mankato Land Trust with Jen Theneman, Director of Real Estate and Community Development

May 10 BLC Emergency and Safety Plan with the Personnel Committee

Thank you to our Adult Education Committee for organizing another great year of education. Adult Forums will resume in the fall!