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Bethel Lutheran Church, St. Louis
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Bethel Church is a congregation of the ELCA located in St. Louis. We worship Sundays at 10 a.m. (April 20 Easter worship is at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.)

📍 Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
🌐 bethelstl.org
📞 314-863-3112
📧 [email protected]
Join us on April 17 at 7 p.m. for Maundy Thursday worship, including Washing of the Feet, Holy Communion, and Stripping of the Altar. Music by the Chancel Choir.
Bethel is located at 7001 Forsyth Blvd (at Big Bend). We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
April 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This Sunday, April 13, is The Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday). We celebrate Holy Communion at 10 a.m. All are welcome!

The first part of worship will be in the Assembly Hall (the gym) in the western portion of the building.
April 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Join us this evening, April 9, for our last midweek Lenten Vespers before Holy Week begins. A simple supper is served at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall downstairs, followed by Holden Evening Prayer at 7 p.m. in the church. All are welcome!
April 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Holy Week:

April 13 + 10 a.m. Holy Communion - Palm/Passion Sunday

April 17 + 7 p.m. Holy Communion - Maundy Thursday

April 18 + 12:15 p.m. Mid-day Good Friday Devotion +
7 p.m. Good Friday liturgy

April 19 + 8:27 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter

April 20 + 8 & 11 a.m. Holy Communion - Easter Day
April 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This Sunday at Bethel: April 6, 2025

8:45 a.m. Mission Conversation with Pastor Scott: What is the Holy Spirit Doing with the Church?

10 a.m. Holy Communion: Fifth Sunday in Lent

After church: High School Brunch (meet in youth lounge)
April 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Bethel shows support at the Maplewood rally for Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event on March 31 to raise awareness about transgender people: to celebrate their lives and contributions, while also drawing attention to the discrimination and violence that the community faces.
April 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Bethel youth had an impactful weekend at Be Like Jesus 2025, a service event at Faith Lutheran Church, O'Fallon, IL.
March 31, 2025 at 9:27 PM
This Sunday at Bethel: March 30, 2025

8:30 a.m. Adult Forum with the Rev. Dave Whetter
8:45 a.m. Sunday's Cool, Confirmation, Youth Group
10 a.m. Holy Communion: Fourth Sunday in Lent

We welcome Pastor Dave Whetter as our preacher.
March 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The EcoFaith Summit will be streamed live at Bethel Church on Saturday, April 5, from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come join for all or part of the summit – lunch and refreshments provided! Please email [email protected] by the end of TODAY so we can plan for food.

www.ecofaithnetwork.org/ecofaith-sum...
March 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
On Wednesdays in Lent through April 9, join us at 6 p.m. for a simple supper, followed by worship at 7 p.m. This Wednesday, March 26, our midweek worship will be Holden Evening Prayer. All are welcome!
March 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This Sunday at Bethel: March 23, 2025

8:30 a.m. Adult Forum: The Value of Greenery with Peg Wehrenberg: the ways exposure to greenery can positively influence mood, mental health, and immune responses.
8:45 a.m. Sunday's Cool, Confirmation, Youth Group
10 a.m. Holy Communion: Third Sunday in Lent
March 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
On Wednesdays in Lent through April 9, join us at 6 p.m. for a simple supper, followed by worship at 7 p.m. This Wednesday, March 19, our midweek worship will be Evening Prayer (Vespers). All are welcome!
March 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Bethel friend and KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman will once again speak about the Cardinals and other sports of interest at the annual Bethel Baseball Pancake Breakfast, scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, April 12, in the church Fellowship Hall.
March 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdE1...

Thanks to the ELCA bishops who share this message of God's loving embrace for all people.
We See You: A message from LGBT bishops across the ELCA.
YouTube video by Southeastern Synod
www.youtube.com
March 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This Sunday at Bethel: March 16, 2025
8:30 a.m. Adult Forum: Martin Miller
8:45 a.m. Sunday's Cool, Confirmation (No Youth Group)
10 a.m. Holy Communion: Second Sunday in Lent
March 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
On Wednesdays in Lent (March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9), join us at 6 p.m. for a simple supper, followed by worship at 7 p.m. This Wednesday, March 12, our midweek worship will be Holden Evening Prayer. All are welcome!
March 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
This Sunday at Bethel: March 9, 2025

8:30 a.m. Adult Forum: A Personal Perspective on Growing Up Native in a non-Native World
8:45 a.m. Sunday's Cool, Confirmation, Youth Group
9:50 a.m. Nursery Care
10 a.m. Holy Communion: First Sunday in Lent

Acolyte training/refresher follows Holy Communion
March 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Today is Ash Wednesday, join us in our Lenten Carbon Fast
Lent is right around the corner! We have resources for incorporating creation care into this sacred season--including our updated 2025 Lenten Carbon Fast. bit.ly/LentenCreationCare #Lent #ELCA #CreationCare #CarbonFast
March 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Today, March 5, is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Season of Lent. Choral Holy Communion, with imposition of ashes, is today at 7 p.m.
March 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
This Sunday at Bethel: March 2, 2025

8:45 a.m. Mission Conversation with Pastor Scott (no Adult Forum or youth classes)

10 a.m. Holy Communion: Transfiguration of Our Lord, with organ and choral music selections by Mendelssohn

5-7 p.m. Intergenerational Game Night (Fellowship Hall)
March 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The ELCA created “Dismantle: An Anti–White Supremacy Lenten Devotional” in response to the call of the 2019 Churchwide Assembly to condemn white supremacy and racist rhetoric. It is an invitation to the radical neighbor-love of Christ.

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Dismantle: An Anti-White Supremacy Lenten Devotional - ELCA Resources
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February 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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LRC is very excited to partner with the EcoFaith Summit to join this movement to care for God's creation with concrete action and birthing hope for the world in a time of climate crisis. April 5, 2025, in Duluth MN and Online.
www.ecofaithnetwork.org/ecofaith-sum... fmi #CreationCare
February 25, 2025 at 2:35 AM
All are invited to Intergenerational Game Night this Sunday, March 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring your favorite board games and a friend! Pizza dinner will be served, bring a snack to share if you’d like. This event is FREE and open to all ages. We hope to see you there!
February 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM