Bethel Cupertino Calendar http://bethelcupertino.org/calendar/ The calendar of events for Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, CA en-us Out & About to Monterey http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1711583319 Date: Saturday, June 22 Time: 8:15PM - 5:30PM Monterey “Make Your Own Adventure” Join us for a day in Monterey where you can make your own adventure. Enjoy the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, kayak in the bay, or ride a bike or surrey on the beautiful pathway along the ocean. There are plenty of shops and restaurants to round out your visit. This trip is good for all – bring your family and friends! Meet: Bethel Parking lot at 8:15 Fuel Cost: $10 pp or $30 for family of 4 or more, (Cash or check made out to “Bethel Lutheran Church”) Other Costs: For your chosen adventure – see possibilities below Food: Find a favorite restaurant on Cannery Row or bring your own sack lunch Return: Back to Bethel by 5:30 Contact: Marianne Nadell (408)314-2603) mariannenadell@gmail.com Signup: Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-about-to-monterey-tickets-873025351327 Caring Connection Meeting http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1594323739 Date: the 2nd Monday of each month until December 11 Time: 1:30PM - 2:30PM Caring Connection is meeting in person in the Fireside room on the 2nd Monday of each month. Martha Bible Study http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1675737578 Date: the 3rd Monday of each month until December 29 Time: 12:00PM - 2:00PM Every second Sunday of the month, this women's group discusses the monthly ELCA magazine, "Gather." (In April 2023 we will move to the 3rd Mondays of the month.) Listening Team Debrief/Lunch http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710888178 Date: Sunday, May 5 Time: 11:45AM - 1:30PM Pastor Ben meeting with Listening Team for updates and lunch SCUBA VBS Family Day http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710872775 Date: Sunday, July 14 Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM A SCUBA celebration (All Are Welcome) with The Lemon Grass Food Truck, Kona Ice, Games, Bouncy House and Water Slide! SCUBA VBS - AM Program http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710871939 Date: Daily starting July 8 until July 12 Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Kids will dive into their friendship with God by playing games, singing, creating fun science gizmos, hearing and acting out bible stories, eating fun snacks and more! SCUBA VBS - PM program http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710872252 Date: Daily starting July 8 until July 12 Time: 12:00PM - 5:00PM Kids who participated in the VBS AM program can also participate in the SCUBA PM program for an added cost. The SCUBA theme will carry over but not as structured. This provides care for children whose parents find it helpful. SCUBA VBS Set Up & Training http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710871368 Date: Sunday, July 7 Time: 9:50AM - 1:30PM VBS Volunteers will be setting up for VBS and training for youth helpers. Lunch will be provided. First Communion Kid Bread Baking http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710870689 Date: Thursday, March 28 Time: 4:30PM - 7:00PM First Communion Kids will be baking bread together. Taquizas C-Jiménez Street Tacos and more http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710722915 Date: Sunday, May 5 Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM Taquizas C-Jiménez will be serving Street Tacos, Quesadillas and Huaraches in the back parking lot from 10:00am-1:00pm. Approximately $8 per serving. You may eat on site or take home. Great time for fellowship for families and singles and kids and friends - for everyone. Wednesday Night Speaker Series http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1692823005 Date: the 1st Wednesday of each month until April 3 excep Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM The Wednesday Night Speaker Series is back! Join us the first Wednesday of the month for special topics and guest speakers. (In January we will meet on the second Wednesday.) Invite friends! Each session will end with a Q&A time and sweet and savory refreshments. Look for more info in your bulletin and e-news. * April 3 - West Valley Community Services - a nonprofit organization that offers a variety of critical services for low income and homeless individuals in Cupertino and surrounding cities. Egg Hunt http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1709780717 Date: Sunday, March 31 Time: 9:50AM - 10:50AM Easter egg hunt for children on out on the back playground. For any kid ages up to 5th grade, no registration required, gathering to the back turf area at 9:50am and egg hunt starts at 10am, no need to sign up- just show up. Forum: Quilts & more Quilts! http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710365240 Date: Sundays starting April 21 until April 28 Time: 9:50AM - 10:35PM Come learn about what our Quilters do every Monday and help by tying some quilts to finish them for shipping around the world. We will also meet during Ed Hour on 4/28. Questions? Ask Joann W. Tanzania Trip - Dianne Stauffer http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710364756 Date: Sunday, April 14 Time: 9:50AM - 10:40AM Member Dianne will share about her recent trip to Tanzania. Forum with Bishop Jeff Johnson http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710365425 Date: Sunday, September 8 Time: 9:50AM - 10:35AM Bishop Jeff Johnson will be visiting Bethel on September 8 and leading Adult Ed forum. Easter Decorating http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710364957 Date: Saturday, March 30 Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM All are welcome to come help decorate the sanctuary with flowers etc for Easter Sunday. Questions, ask Tom H or Mary D brass rehearsal http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710266390 Date: Saturday, March 30 Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM Melody will be rehearsing the special brass musicians for Easter in the Sanctuary Creek Clean Up http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710269842 Date: Sunday, April 14 Time: 11:45AM - 2:00PM Calabazas Creek Cleanup is Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 11:45 am - 2 pm. As part of Earth Day, we will clean up Calabazas Creek between Bollinger Rd. and Blaney Ave after church. We will meet at 11:45 am in front of the church so that we can carpool to the cleanup site. If you want to meet directly at the cleanup place, please let Hella know. Please wear old clothes, boots, and gloves, bring a grabber if you have one and some water to drink. Participants must wear closed toed shoes. Children need to be supervised by their parent or another adult at all times. Everybody needs to follow the guidelines from the Water District. Contact: Hella Bluhm-Stieber for more info and to sign up. Thai Thai Food Truck http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1709439805 Date: Sunday, April 21 Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM Thai Thai Food Truck will be serving Food in the back parking lot from 10:00am-1:00pm. $8 per serving. You may eat on site or take home. Great time for fellowship for families and singles and kids and friends - for everyone. Bethel Choir Rehearsal http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1663114017 Date: Thursdays until June 6 excep Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM Do you feel the call? Our Bethel Choir is now led by Melody Wright. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary. Contact Melody Wright if you wish to sing in the choir.