Bethesda Lutheran Church

06/18/2026

Celebrate with Marv next Saturday, June 27!

A century of life and 80 years of American Legion membership will be celebrated for Marvin Geerts at 9 a.m. June 27 at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison.

06/18/2026

Synod Staff on the Road!

Pastor Mack Patrick worshipped with the people of Faith in Joliet on Sunday. After the sermon, Pastor Paul Kopka was offically installed as Faith's Interim Pastor. We hold Faith in our prayers as they live into this season of transition and be open to where God is calling them next.

We hold the people of Zion in Belvidere in our prayers as they gathered after worship on Sunday to call their next pastor. We give thanks for the interims who served there while they were in transition.

05/06/2026

The new ELCA.org is designed to accompany you on your faith journey whether you're a lifelong Lutheran, a newcomer to the ELCA or simply a person curious about faith.

Bring your questions to our new, enhanced search engine, which draws on the full range of the ELCA's web presence — all of ELCA.org, LivingLutheran.org and the ELCA Resource Center. Find out how the new website is meeting people where they are.

"To see that answer, based on our faith, our teachings — that my church and my God love me — I can only imagine 15-year-old Dan seeing that. ... Most people coming to the website are not theologians. They're people who just want to have a greater connection with God and their church."

Read more through the link in the comments below.

05/06/2026

On Feb. 28, the United States, in coordination with Israel, launched a bombing campaign against Iran, kicking off a series of debates about the justification for war. Secretary of Defense...

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02/11/2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

02/02/2026

"Listen here, mortal: God has already made abundantly clear what "good" is, and what God needs from you: simply do justice, love kindness, and humbly walk with your God." - Micah 6:8 from the Inclusive Bible