Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Our vision is "God's family working together to welcome all."

Our mission is "Bethlehem Lutheran Church is a growing community where we love inclusively, welcome, serve, and thrive through our relationship with God."

Easter is the promise that despair does not have the last word and that death is not a dead end. Today, we celebrate a w...
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.

Good Friday reminds us that God does not watch our suffering from a distance. On the cross, Jesus stands in total solida...
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.

Wholeness is about letting ourselves be loved—and learning to love our neighbors in return.
04/02/2026

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

We are gathering to proclaim that death does not have the last word and that new life is blooming in the most unexpected...
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.

Our Good Friday service is a space for honest reflection, honoring the grief of our world and the solidarity of a God wh...
03/31/2026

Our Good Friday service is a space for honest reflection, honoring the grief of our world and the solidarity of a God who suffers with us. Join us.
Where: Bethlehem Lutheran Church W8267 Hwy 33, Portage or online at https://www.youtube.com//streams
When: 6:30 pm
What to expect: This will be a quiet, reflective service as we recount the story of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Hearing assistance devices are available for those who gather in person.

Join us this Maundy Thursday as we remember the new command Jesus gave us: to love one another as he has loved us. Where...
03/30/2026

Join us this Maundy Thursday as we remember the new command Jesus gave us: to love one another as he has loved us.
Where: Bethlehem Lutheran Church W8267 Hwy 33, Portage or online at https://www.youtube.com//streams
When: 6:30 pm
What to expect: A service of communion and reflection.

On Palm Sunday, we often look for a hero who will win through force. But Jesus chooses a different kind of power. Are we...
03/29/2026

On Palm Sunday, we often look for a hero who will win through force. But Jesus chooses a different kind of power. Are we following the king of dominance, or the King of Peace?

We can’t wait to see you this Sunday for worship as we begin Holy Week, hear special music from the choir, children, and...
03/27/2026

We can’t wait to see you this Sunday for worship as we begin Holy Week, hear special music from the choir, children, and hand chimes, and celebrate first communion with our 5th graders! Join us in person at 9 am or online on YouTube http://youtube.com//streams Hearing assistance devices are available.

“What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us?” Genesis 50:15 – Guilt has a long memory. Even after forgiveness is spo...
03/25/2026

“What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us?” Genesis 50:15 – Guilt has a long memory. Even after forgiveness is spoken, it can be hard to believe it still holds. Joseph’s story reminds us that grace is not fragile and forgiveness is not temporary. This Lent, hear it again: you belong, you are forgiven, and you are free.

We often feel the pressure to appear "fine" in church. But the story of Lazarus tells us that honest feelings aren't obs...
03/22/2026

We often feel the pressure to appear "fine" in church. But the story of Lazarus tells us that honest feelings aren't obstacles to faith…they are invitations. When Lazarus had died, Jesus didn't meet Mary and Martha with a lecture; he met them with tears. Wholeness begins when we have the courage to tell the truth about our sorrow.

Address

W8267 Highway 33 East
Portage, WI
53901

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+16087428502

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