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Bethel Lutheran Church, St. Louis

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Bethel Lutheran Church, St. Louis

Celebrating God’s good news
and growing together to heal the world. (in person and online)

A congregation of the ELCA Visitors are always welcome!

Core Values:
Word and Sacrament
Welcoming Community
Learning and Reflection
God's Love in Action

Holy Communion: Sundays @ 10 a.m. Bethel Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We are located in University City, MO on the corner of Big Bend and Forsyth Blvd. We celebrate Holy Communion Sundays at 10 a.m. The ELCA is in formal fellowship with the Ep

iscopal Church, the Reformed Church in America, the Presbyterian Church (USA), the United Church of Christ, and the Moravian Church in America. Believing in the real presence of Christ in the holy meal, this church practices Eucharistic hospitality -- we invite all to share in the Holy Eucharist. We are a Reconciling in Christ (a welcoming ministry to persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities) and Stephen Ministry (a lay ministry of caring and listening) congregation. We are in covenant with Lutheran Campus Ministry.

06/08/2026

This weekend is the first of five Discernment Events across the Central States Synod, ELCA. They are designed for anyone who is contemplating or feeling the nudge toward ministry on any level, including lay leadership. This little retreat will provide attendees with space to pray, study, have deep conversation, and listen to God's voice in their lives. The first one will be next door at LuMin St. Louis, but there are also other locations and times to choose from.

06/06/2026

This Sunday at Bethel: June 7, 2026
10 a.m. Holy Communion with recognition of Worship Ministries
11:30 a.m. Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting & lunch

Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting this Sunday, June 7
The semi-annual meeting of the congregation will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026 in the Fellowship Hall after the worship service at approximately 11:30 a.m. We will be voting on Bethel's annual budget, election of officers and board chairs, and a climate justice resolution.

Lunch will be pizza (provided) and we ask those attending to bring a salad or dessert to share. All are welcome to join us for lunch.

06/05/2026

🌈HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!🌈
As people of faith and Lutheran Christians, we affirm that our LGBTQIA+ siblings are created in the image of God. We are a Reconciling in Christ Congregation: we welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We are committed to work for full inclusion and equity and we renounce any power, privilege, or prejudice that undermines community and disrupts joy, gladness, relationships, and abundant life for all people.

Read more about our LGBTQIA+ welcome here: https://bethelstl.org/lgbtqia/

06/04/2026

Many thanks to Bethel’s Green Team for planting and caring for our pollinator garden — check out all the June blooms! We are supporting our local pollinators with less watering and chemical treatments than a conventional lawn. These native plantings absorb more rainfall thanks to deeper roots all while providing natural beauty and color.

06/03/2026

Hot Dog Fundraiser TODAY (Wednesday, June 3), from 5–7 p.m. at Steve’s Hot Dogs in Chesterfield located at 17089 N. Outer 40 Road. Come out and help support the LGBTQ+ Faith Alliance while enjoying delicious food, fun games, and outstanding community. A portion of all in-store food and beverage sales will help to fund out education and outreach efforts. There will be a corn hole tournament, bingo, and door prizes!

06/01/2026

Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for brown bag lunch packing at Gateway 180 Homeless Services this Wednesday, June 3. We will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Bethel to carpool to Gateway. This is a great opportunity for school volunteer hour requirements, AND we have new Thrivent tees to distribute! Be sure to sign up at the link OR comment below if you are coming so we can plan enough carpool space -- see you Wednesday!
https://bethelstl.breezechms.com/form/blc2425pc460

05/30/2026

This Sunday at Bethel: May 31
8:45 a.m. Budget and Resolutions Review
10 a.m. Holy Communion (The Holy Trinity) with Recognition of Music Ministries in the Congregation
5 p.m. Sunday Funday (grades 7-12 youth event)

Congregational Meeting Prep - Budget & Climate Justice Resolution Review
Sunday, May 31, 8:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
We will take time to review and answer questions about two important items that the congregation will vote on at our semi-annual congregational meeting on June 7. Our operating budget for fiscal year 2026–2027 and a widely-circulated resolution on the "World Council of Churches Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice Action." Join us to be informed. Copies of both will be provided at the meeting.

Sunday Funday
Youth in grades 7–12 are invited to join with other local ELCA youth for "Sunday Funday" from 5–7 p.m. this Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Bethel. There will be a pizza dinner plus activities for fun, faith, and fellowship. Optional: you are welcome to bring a snack to share if you'd like. We can't wait to see you there!

Mission Focus for May: Diapers
We invite all to help us end diaper need and period poverty by collecting diapers and period supplies for the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank and St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies. We’ll collect for 5 weeks through Sunday, June 14. Look for the designated collection area in the narthex. Greatest needs are for size 4–6 diapers, training pants, and tampons.

05/28/2026

S U N D A Y F U N D A Y - THIS Sunday from 5–7 p.m.
Youth in grades 7–12 are invited to join with other local ELCA youth for "Sunday Funday" from 5–7 p.m. this Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Bethel. There will be a pizza dinner plus activities for fun, faith, and fellowship. Optional: you are welcome to bring a snack to share if you'd like. We can't wait to see you there!

05/24/2026

Blessed Pentecost! This morning at Bethel, three confirmands affirmed their baptism—congratulations Chelsea, Claire, and Rosario! We wish them a life full of faith and love as they follow the example of Jesus in serving all people.

05/23/2026

We gather this Sunday, May 24, at 10 a.m. to celebrate Pentecost! All are invited to wear red. We also have three confirmands that will affirm their baptism. A cake reception follows the worship service.

Please help us to make Pentecost (May 24) more festive. Sign up to carry an item in the gathering procession or to read Acts 2:2-4 in a language other than English at bethelstl.org/pentecost-signup

Address

7001 Forsyth Boulevard
St. Louis, MO
63105

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 2pm
Tuesday	9am - 2pm
Wednesday	9am - 2pm
Thursday	9am - 2pm
Friday	9am - 2pm

Website

http://www.bethelstl.org/

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