http://bethelcupertino.org/calendar/ The calendar of events for Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, CA en-us http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1791224761 Date: Sunday, November 22 Time: 9:00AM - 2:00PM Scout Troup 400 will be hosting its 2nd Annual Goodwill Truck in Bethel's parking lot. The proceeds will be split with Bethel's youth as we prepare to attend the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis next summer. Here is the list of acceptable and non-acceptable items: We CAN happily accept: * Books * Household items * Clothing * Shoes * Accessories * Toys They will safely handle, process and recycle the following E-Waste products: * Computer Monitors * Audio and Stereo Equipment * Video Cameras * Fax and Copy Machines * Hard Drives and Parts * VCR/DVD players * Cell Phones * Video Game consoles We CANNOT accept: * Furniture * Pillows * Food * Large appliances * Construction Debris (concrete, bricks, etc) * Carpets * Liquids * Auto parts * Weapons * Chemicals * Medical or Pet items * Items weighing 50+ pounds. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1780326690 Date: Sundays until June 6 excep Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Chris Hogan leads the rehearsals of Bethel's choir "A Joyful Noise Handbell Choir" http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1790116543 Date: Thursday, December 24 Time: 9:00PM - 10:00PM Honor and celebrate the birth of Jesus at this traditional candlelight service, with Holy Communion. (No nursery attendant) http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1766009184 Date: the 4th Thursday of each month until January 31 excep Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM Drop in between 5 pm and 8 pm to knit on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. We are presently knitting hats and baby blankets. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1790116363 Date: Thursday, December 24 Time: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Honor and celebrate the birth of Jesus in a family themed service, with candle lighting. (Nursery available for 5 yo and younger) http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1790116281 Date: Tuesday, November 24 Time: 7:00PM - 8:30PM Join us for Thanksgiving worship and then stay for pie. Please bring pie to share if you would like. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1789516209 Date: Wednesday, November 4 Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM Join us for the final Reconciled in Christ educational session! (Other 4 sessions happen Sundays, Oct 4, 11, 18 and 25 @ 9:50am) What does it mean to deepen and expand our faith journey of welcome and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ people and their families? These five sessions invite us to learn together, listen to one another, ask honest questions, and explore how our church can more fully live out God's call to love and welcome all people. Session 5 ? Listening to LGBTQIA+ Voices: Members of the LGBTQIA+ community will share their experiences in the church and help us understand what they need from us as beloved children of God. Come join us! Bring your questions, your curiosity, your experiences, and an open heart. Together, we can learn, listen, grow, and continue the journey toward a church where everyone knows they are welcomed, valued, and loved. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1778019641 Date: Sundays until May 30 Time: 10:45AM - 11:45AM Designed for those who love praising God with a rock and roll beat, Bethel’s spirited contemporary worship provides a great blend of the familiar and the innovative. Each week the worship band will get your heart pounding and feet thumping and the pastors will make the Bible come alive for life in the 21st century. The sacrament of Holy Communion is offered every Sunday and the musical selections by all of our talented musical groups will enhance the theme each week. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1760465350 Date: the 2nd Thursday of each month until December 10 Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM Drop in between 6 pm and 8 pm to knit on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. We are presently knitting hats and baby blankets. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1787703420 Date: Sunday, December 20 Time: 8:15AM - 10:45AM (Special meeting time) This is the Year of the Old Testament for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. A time for study, discovery, laughter, community building, asking questions and spending time with God's Chosen People of the Old Testament as found in "The Story". The People's questions, obedience, trust, disobedience, masking themselves from God and discovering God's love and wisdom and care when removing their masks. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1787703234 Date: the 2nd Sunday of each month until April 11 excep Time: 8:15AM - 12:00PM Mini-retreats for Confirmation students are the second Sunday of the month, with the time alternating slightly. This is the Year of the Old Testament for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. A time for study, discovery, laughter, community building, asking questions and spending time with God's Chosen People of the Old Testament as found in "The Story". The People's questions, obedience, trust, disobedience, masking themselves from God and discovering God's love and wisdom and care when removing their masks. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1787703046 Date: the 2nd Sunday of each month until March 14 excep Time: 9:00AM - 12:30PM Mini-retreats for Confirmation students are the second Sunday of the month, with the time alternating slightly. This is the Year of the Old Testament for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. A time for study, discovery, laughter, community building, asking questions and spending time with God's Chosen People of the Old Testament as found in "The Story". The People's questions, obedience, trust, disobedience, masking themselves from God and discovering God's love and wisdom and care when removing their masks. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1787618076 Date: Sundays until May 16 excep Time: 9:30AM - 10:45AM This is the Year of the Old Testament for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. A time for study, discovery, laughter, community building, asking questions and spending time with God's Chosen People of the Old Testament as found in "The Story". The People's questions, obedience, trust, disobedience, masking themselves from God and discovering God's love and wisdom and care when removing their masks. Wow, sounds a lot like us today. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1787497547 Date: Saturdays until May 15 excep Time: 9:00AM - 1:00PM Silicon Valley Korean School meets at Cupertino High School on Saturday mornings. Bethel has an agreement that allows their parents to use Bethel parking lot for drop off and pick up. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1679329176 Date: the 3rd Tuesday of each month until December 14 excep Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM Regular Council Meeting on Zoom. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1786659130 Date: Wednesdays until June 9 Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM WOW meets every Wednesday throughout the school year. All women are invited! Enjoy fellowship, food, Bible Study, and prayer with other women. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1786487509 Date: Thursdays until June 3 excep Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM Join us for Choir practice every Thursday in the sanctuary. We sing at the 8:45 worship service most Sundays. EVERYONE is welcome! http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1735849115 Date: Mondays until December 28 excep Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Men meet in the Facilities office to help with facility needs at Bethel. Any man welcome! No signup needed. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1735848878 Date: Mondays until December 28 excep Time: 9:15AM - 12:00PM Each Monday morning, a group of dedicated women meet in the Fireside Room from 9:15am to 12pm to create beautiful quilts for Lutheran World Relief (LWR). The quilts are distributed overseas by LWR to remote villages, refugee camps, hospitals, and disaster sites, wherever there are people in need. You can help by donating fabric and/or by helping with design, sewing, tying, etc. Contact Joann Weberg via the office for more information. http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1785273179 Date: Monday, June 7 Time: 1:30PM - 4:00PM