Ministries/Education

Education & Discipleship — Growing in Faith

Current Classes

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, December 22
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. New Beginnings part 1

Wednesday Night Speaker Series
Wednesday, January 8 except 01/01/25
This event is from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Fireside Room
Contact Pr Ben Sandin

The Wednesday Night Speaker Series is back! Join us the first Wednesday of the month for special topics and guest speakers. 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 as it gets closer.

Confirmation Jan mini-Retreat
Sunday, January 12
This event is from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner

Monthly mini-Retreat onsite. Includes Worship, time with Pastor Ben, lunch, and community building.

Adult Ed: Sermon on the Mount
Sundays starting January 12 until February 9
This event is from 9:50 AM to 10:30 AM at Fireside Room
Contact Pr Ben Sandin

Bible Study- Sermon on the Mount: Pastor Ben will lead a 5-week Bible study on Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount on Sunday mornings beginning January 12 through February 9 in the Fireside Room at 9:50am. Contact Pastor Ben for any questions.

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, January 19
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. New Beginnings part 2

Martha Bible Study
3rd Monday of each month until December 29 2025
This event is from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Fireside Room
Contact Vera Edstrom

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.)

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, January 26
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. New Beginnings part 3

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, February 2
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. Paul's Mission

Wednesday Speaker Series
1st Wednesday of each month until May 7 2025 except 01/01/25
This event is from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Fireside Room
Contact Pastor Ben Sandin

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. *Oct 2- Bill Wilson Center's CEO Josh Selo. Bill Wilson Center's mission is to improve the lives of youth, individuals, families, and our communities through housing, mental health care, supportive services, and advocacy. *Nov 6- Liz Milner with CIC Ministries *Dec 4 -Mission to Mexico sharing... and tacos! RSVP needed! *Jan 8 - Our very own Amateur Traveler, Chris Christensen

Confirmation Feb mini-Retreat
Sunday, February 9
This event is from 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner

Monthly mini-Retreat onsite. Includes Worship, time with Pastor Ben, lunch, and community building.

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, February 16
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. Churches of Paul's Letters 1 & 2 Timothy

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, February 23
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. Paul's Church Letters Galatians

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, March 2
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. Paul's Church Letters Ephesians

Confirmation Mar mini-Retreat
Sunday, March 9
This event is from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner

Monthly mini-Retreat onsite. Includes Worship, time with Pastor Ben, lunch, and community building.

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, March 16
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. Paul's Church Letters Philippians

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, March 23 2025
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. Paul's themes Armor of Faith & Body of Christ

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, March 30 2025
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. Paul's themes - Fruits of the Spirit, Love chapter & Burial verses

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, April 6 2025
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. Prepare for Holy Week Walk

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, April 13 2025
This event is from 8:15 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. Palm Sunday Holy Week Walk with Kid Connection

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, April 27 2025
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. Resurrection

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, May 4 2025
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. Paul's Final Days

Confirmation Sunday Gathering
Sunday, May 11 2025
This event is from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner and Susan Leavitt

Year of the New Testament study for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Includes discussions, laughter, donuts, questions, discoveries and hand-on surprises. Mothers & Fathers in the Bible

Confirmation May mini-Retreat
Sunday, May 18 2025
This event is from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Classroom 10
Contact Robyn Winegardner

Monthly mini-Retreat onsite. Includes Worship, time with Pastor Ben, lunch, and community building.

Education & Discipleship

Ministry Lead: Pastor Ben Sandin

Adult education classes are offered most Sunday mornings between worship services, starting at 9:55am. Classes meet for multiple weeks with frequent breaks, especially around holiday seasons. Activities include classes, forums, and special activities focused on Bible study, other topical subjects, and opportunities to learn from and encourage each other.

Many of these classes are sponsored by the Discipleship Ministry at Bethel.

Bethel’s library is a wonderful education resource for teachers and students of all ages, our collection includes everything from the works of Luther to Christian romances.

Discipleship is focused on helping us become more like Christ in all areas of our lives. Our Discipleship Ministry’s goal is to help you apply knowledge gained in our studies to your life. For more information, contact Pastor Ben.

Fun With Faith Card Making, November 2014

Library Team

Please visit the Technical section of our Getting Involved Page

Martha Circle Bible Study, February 2015

Martha Bible Study
Contact Vera Edstrom

This women’s Bible study group meets each month and studies the magazine Gather, a publication of the Women of the ELCA. Bring a lunch. Look for event details at the top of this web page.

Men’s Night Out
Contact David Nadell

This group invites all men to learn more about God’s relevance in their lives by studying the scriptures and giving each other support. The group selects a portion of the scripture passages or follows a book to discuss and grow spiritually. The group meets once a month on Monday. Look for details at the top of this web page.

New Member Classes
Contact Pastor Ben Sandin

This class helps integrate new people into the life and ministry of Bethel Lutheran Church. Look for event details in the Sunday bulletin, weekly enewsletter and at the top of this web page.

Sunday Morning Adult Education
Contact Pastor Ben Sandin

Adult Education is on Sundays at 9:55am in the Fireside Room. Join us for the opportunity to deepen one’s faith through DVD-based study programs and discussion. It is not necessary to sign up. Look for event details at the top of this web page.

Women of Wednesday (WOW)
Contact Kathryn Montano

The Women of Wednesday meet every Wednesday, September to June. Enjoy food, fellowship, prayer, and bible study. Look for event details at the top of this web page.