Latest News & Updates

Summer is flying by, and before we know it we will be back into the full speed commotion of the school year. With a new school year on the horizon, we want to share with you information about the program year ahead here at Bethlehem, and invite you and your family! When life feels busy, you might feel a calling to slow down and center yourself on the love of God, the good news of Jesus Christ, and how the Holy Spirit is working in your life. We invite you to Bethlehem. Come

Our Fall Bible study, Is This the Time?: Interpreting the Mystery of Revelation, will begin Wednesday, Sept 16th at 7 pm/Sunday, Sept 20th at 11 am. This Bible study will walk through the entire book of Revelation, using DVD teaching along with large group discussion on the biblical test and companion teaching text. More information on ordering the companion text coming soon!

Are you interested in exploring the book of Acts like never before? We will be starting a table top roll playing campaign centered around the early disciples, spreading the Gospel, and surviving under the oppression of the Roman Empire. An interest meeting will be held Sunday, August 23rd at 11 am. No TTRPG experience required! Pizza lunch provided!

BLC and The Neighborhood Church present another summer family event - Messy Games! Join us at The Neighborhood Church on Wednesday, August 5th for an evening of egg tossing, whipped cream eating, and cheeseball throwing! We will make a mess and it will be awesome! The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with supper, followed by games from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Please wear clothes that can get dirty!

Bethlehem Lutheran is hosting a back-to-school free clothing event for the community! This free shopping event will be held on Sunday, Aug 2nd from 3-6 p.m. in BLC's parking lot or Fellowship Hall if the weather is unfavorable. Clothing items for students will be available in sizes toddler through adult. Parents can shop on behalf of their children (students are not required to be present). If you would like to donate clothing, please reach out to Bethlehem Lutheran Church's

Join BLC for Water Games at The Neighborhood Church! We will gather at The Neighborhood Church (730 27th St N, Fargo, ND 58102) on Wednesday, July 15th at 6 p.m. for supper, followed by games from 6:30-8 p.m. The whole family can enjoy water balloons, water sports, water races, you name it! Bring a towel and clothes to get wet in.

We are biking to DQ on Wednesday, June 10! We will meet at the southwest corner of Island Park at 6 p.m. If you are unable to bike, feel free to meet us at the DQ on 8th St in Moorhead. We plan to arrive at approximately 6:30 p.m. We would love to enjoy a Dilly Bar with you - it's on us! We will return to Island Park around 8 p.m. Bring your bike, helmet, and a friend!

Join us at BLC for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Wednesday, May 27th from 5-7 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. The night will include a freewill offering dinner of spaghetti, salad, bread, drink, and dessert (suggested donation of $10 per plate), as well as a silent auction and 50/50 raffle! 50/50 raffle tickets will be available for sale at the church on the day of the event beginning at 2 p.m. and the drawing will be held at 7:15 p.m. You need not be present to win! Proceeds

Join us on Sunday, May 3rd from 2-4 p.m. at Skate City for an afternoon of family fun! Admission is $5 each, with a family cap of $20. Sign up on the youth bulletin board. All are welcome!

This year's VBS will take on a new form! Students in grades PreK-6th grade will gather for a full day of Vacation Bible School! VBS: Walking on Water will be held Sunday, June 14 from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Lunch will be provided). Register using this link.

Our spring meeting will be held Tuesday, April 21st at 7 p.m. with a meal benefitting our youth served at 6:30 p.m.

Our men's retreat has changed to an everyone retreat! We welcome ALL to join us at BLC for a presentation on Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his resistance to Nazi forces in Germany.

BLC is hosting our annual Women's Retreat on April 18th, and we would love to invite you to join! ALL women are welcome!! Please sign up by calling the BLC office so that we make sure we have enough food and materials. It's going to be a really great retreat!

Bethlehem Lutheran is doing the annual collaboration with our sister church in Gomana, Cameroon! This play focuses on the calling of the disciples and challenges for young people today, no matter where they live in the world. Join us on Saturday, April 4th at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel to see our youth come together an ocean apart.

6th-10th graders, on Friday, March 6th from 7-11 p.m. we will gather at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with 5 other local churches for fun games, snacks, and good vibes. Bring your friends!

Join us every Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. during Lent for fellowship and a meal hosted by our Youth Board. Entrees are provided, while sides and desserts are potluck. Check out our menu for the week and bring your favorite dish to share.

Have a favorite game? Itching to do a puzzle with friends? Bring it along and join us for a board game party on Sunday, March 1st from 2-4 p.m.! We will gather in the Fellowship Hall for games, social time, and a snack potluck - bring a snack to share! All are welcome.

OWLs is hosting a Valentine’s Day concert, presented by the Bethlehem Lutheran Church staff. The concert will be held Tuesday, February 10th at 2:00 p.m. and is open to all members. We will meet in the church Sanctuary. After the concert, the gathering will then proceed to the Fellowship Hall for coffee, treats, and fellowship. Members with last names ending A-M are asked to provide goodies (sweets or snacks).

Be sure to join the fun this weekend with BLC at West Acres Bowl! It will be a wonderful afternoon together to enjoy games, fellowship, and to be surprised at which of your fellow congregation members are secretly bowling kingpins!

Join us as we discuss our budget and financial health! The Youth Board will be serving Tatertot Hotdish as our free-will offering meal.