Bethlehem Lutheran Church

05/22/2026

Staff Awards Highlight: Sue E. Rothmeyer Advocacy for Campus Ministry Award

Do you have a colleague who is an advocate of campus ministry in the wider church and beyond? Nominate them at the link in the comments to show your gratitude for their work!

Can’t think of someone for this award? There are six more staff awards to learn about on our website!

This specific award is named after Deacon Sue Rothmeyer who was a campus ministry graduate student and a campus minister before going on to serve in a variety of roles in the ELCA Churchwide office.

05/22/2026

Spark: Activate Faith has been a Sunday School curriculum rock star for years. But even rock stars need a little glow-up now and then. In this 45-minute webi...

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

A gentle reminder for the holiday weekend:
The person in the next lane may be exhausted.
The cashier may have missed family dinner.
The flight attendant may be working their third shift.
The traveler beside you may be heading to a funeral instead of a celebration.
Carry patience.
Offer kindness.

Leave room for one another.
Love travels farther than frustration ever will.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Let Us Pray

A new prayer collection inspired by the writings of a Reformation woman and featuring contributions from women in LWF member churches across the globe



Read more: https://lutheranworld.org/news/together-we-pray-launch-womens-prayer-book

05/22/2026

SO MANY of you liked our post on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Day. Hello to our new followers!

We have good news: The work to end the epidemic of violence against Indigenous women isn't confined to one day. You can engage in learning and advocacy about this all year long! Here are some suggested resources from the ELCA Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations team: https://tinyurl.com/MMIWDContinues

05/21/2026

Graduation is not only about achievement. It is also about becoming.

Becoming more compassionate.
More curious.
More courageous in love and service.

As graduates step into what is next, we pray they carry wisdom with humility, lead with kindness, and remember that success is never measured only by titles or income, but by how deeply we care for one another.

May God bless every graduate, every teacher, every family, and every quiet encourager who helped light the way.

05/21/2026

In this second installment of a three-part series, an ELCA pastor, reflects on her family’s experience of Japanese American incarceration