Annual summer Youth camp held at Rock n Water Christian Camp on the American River. Includes community building, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canyoneering, tent camping etc.

This is a program planning meeting for the 25 Labor Day Retreat

Knit-alongs are an intergenerational activity. We gather together every other Thursday and knit hats that will go to the Phoenix Room, a non-profit organization that provides support to the unhoused. If you have any questions, contact Ellen Aist or Amanda Laughlin.

Carmel will be the destination of Out ‘n About adventure on May 10! Lucky us!!! The Bethel bus in headed to Carmel for a glorious day of spectacular vistas including a delicious lunch!! We’ll dine at Carmel Highlands Inn offering its spectacular views, but the morning can bring you vistas and pleasures as well! Carmel offers its alluring white sand beach as a place to walk and rest. It has been attracting attention since 1770. The city is home to the captivating fairy tale houses along with its other types of fascinating architecture. The historic downtown, centered on Ocean Avenue, features its captivating boutique style shopping (Don’t miss the Cheese Shop!) as well as many art galleries. (Thanks to the Carmel Art Association begun in 1927; 98 years ago!). A chance to enjoy a day of fascination and peacefulness. Meet: Bethel Parking lot at 9:30am Fuel Cost: $10 pp, (Cash or check made out to “Bethel Lutheran Church”) Other Costs: Lunch at Carmel Highlands Inn Return: Back to Bethel by 3:30pm Contact: Doreen Baldwin (408-375-5942) pbald78925@aol.com Sign-up: Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-about-to-carmel-tickets-1139430570509?aff=oddtdtcreator Schedule: 1. 9:20 Meet in Bethel Parking lot 2. 10:30 – 12:30 Your choice of activities. Beach, downtown, wandering! All of it! 3. 12:30 Back to Bethel bus for the trip to our lunch venue 4. 1:00 – 2:30 Enjoy your delicious lunch in a gorgeous setting 5. 2:30 Once more on the bus, heading for Bethel

Rocio Mexican Catering will be serving Taco, Nacho and Quesadilla options in the back parking lot from 10:00am-1:00pm. Approximately $12 per serving. You may eat on site or take home. Great time for fellowship for families and singles and kids and friends - for everyone.

Readers Anonymous is a fun group that gets together on the third Sunday of the month to discuss a great book chosen the previous month.

Road Dogs Food Truck will be serving Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Veggie Burger in the back parking lot from 10:00am-1:00pm, before and during the VBS Celebration. You may eat on site or take home. Great time for fellowship for families and singles and kids and friends - for everyone.

Twister Food Truck will be serving an eclectic mix of options in the back parking lot from 10:00am-1:00pm. Approximately $12 per serving. You may eat on site or take home. Great time for fellowship for families and singles and kids and friends - for everyone.

Join us for a BBQ lunch and Ministry Fair following the second service on Sept 7! More details to come. Hope you can join us!

Lemongrass Lane Food Truck will be serving Lemongrass Beef & Rice, Lemongrass Chicken & Rice and Chicken Tenders in the back parking lot from 10:00am-1:00pm. Approximately $10 per serving. You may eat on site or take home. Great time for fellowship for families and singles and kids and friends - for everyone.

Great chili tasting from Bethel’s best chili cooks who compete to win the “Best Chili” award. Look for details in the Sunday bulletin, weekly enewsletter and at the top of this web page.

Bethel’s Labor Day Retreat is held annually every September at Mt. Cross Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This is a weekend for all ages to enjoy the great outdoors alongside one another. Activities include guest speakers, a variety show, campfire, the infamous Bethel Olympics, and much more. Watch the bulletin, newsletter and the top of this web page for information at the beginning of summer and make sure to reserve your spot.

Enjoy monthly outings for the congregation to enjoy using the Bethel bus or other means of shared transportation. Recent events have included trips to sports games, regional attractions, beer or wine tastings, museums, etc. Look for details under Current Opportunities, above, or the Out ‘n About page, or look for sign-up sheets in the church’s narthex/entry.

Readers Anonymous is a fun group that gets together on the third Sunday of the month to discuss a great book chosen the previous month. For more information on upcoming meetings, please check the Sunday bulletin, weekly enewsletter and at the top of this web page.

Young Adults (college+) meet occasionally to do something fun together. Friends are welcome! Look for details in the Sunday bulletin, weekly enewsletter and under Current Opportunities at the top of this page.