Harpers Hall makes its home in the San Francisco South Bay Area and Central California Coast. Our purpose is to promote an appreciation of the folk harp, to cultivate its living musical tradition, and to preserve the fun and magic of the harp for members and for the general public. To that end, we hold numerous events throughout the year, from harp jams to house concerts, festival performances to yearly weekend retreats. Journey through Harpers Hall to discover an enchanting world of harpers and learn their songs and their stories. Here you will meet many of the revelers, see the various lands they travel to, and find out how to join. In this concert, the Harpers Hall Ensemble, led by Verlene Schermer, will present Christmas music from around the world. You'll also hear a few solos by ensemble members. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help support the Bethel Music Program concert expenses. Harpers Hall CDs will be available for purchase after the program.

Come and hear a Christmas acapella concert by the Mountain View High School Madrigals, led by Jill Denny.

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.

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.

Small groups are formed twice a year. These groups meet at each others’ homes, restaurants, parks, etc. to enjoy fellowship and a meal with one another. It is a truly wonderful opportunity to have time to get to know one another over food and beverages—even those which we don’t serve on the Bethel campus. Look for details in the Sunday bulletin, weekly enewsletter and at the top of this web page.