Bethlehem Lutheran Church

07/08/2026

A letter from the ELCA bishops in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan on protecting voting rights and access.

Email from South-Central Synod of Wisconsin ELCA   A Letter from ELCA Bishops in WI & Upper MI Beloved in Christ, As the six bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) representing W

06/29/2026

A non-partisan town hall is being hosted in Baraboo for those running for governor. Please check out more info below including registration links and bus sign up. All candidates were invited to attend and multiple have confirmed. Please share this widely so others are aware and so everyone can be informed before casting their vote. Thank you!

06/15/2026

Are you interested in Hunger Advocacy in Wisconsin? Consider applying to this position with the Lutheran Office of Public Policy in Wisconsin! Contract begins this fall. Please see the posting for more information and where questions can be directed. Thank you!

About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaThe Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 3 million members in more than 8,600 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church...

06/10/2026

No Worship Wed June 10 due to weather. Please stay safe and spread the word. Thank you!

04/05/2026

Easter is the promise that despair does not have the last word and that death is not a dead end. Today, we celebrate a wholeness that is bigger than our imagination and a life that cannot be contained by any tomb.

04/03/2026

Good Friday reminds us that God does not watch our suffering from a distance. On the cross, Jesus stands in total solidarity with the abandoned, the shamed, and the broken. Wholeness does not mean escaping pain; it means trusting that even in our deepest shadows, we are not alone. God is there, redeeming what feels beyond repair.

04/02/2026

Wholeness is about letting ourselves be loved—and learning to love our neighbors in return.

04/01/2026

We are gathering to proclaim that death does not have the last word and that new life is blooming in the most unexpected places. Whether you’ve been with us all Lent or are stepping through our doors for the first time, we can’t wait to celebrate the joy of Easter Sunday with you!
Where: Bethlehem Lutheran Church W8267 Hwy 33, Portage or online at https://www.youtube.com//streams
When: 8:00 am and 10:30 am
What to expect: This will be a celebratory service with communion, special music featuring trumpets, a children's sermon at both services, and a brunch in between services. Also, hearing assistance devices are available for those who gather in person.