We invite you to gather with us this Christmas for worship with beautiful music, powerful words and the amazing sight of our sanctuaries lit with candlelight. The Christmas story is central to Christmas worship at Bethlehem. Each service on Christmas Eve and Day will include carols and communion.
Christmas Eve
MINNEAPOLIS*
10:00 am – special music from Bethlehem’s choirs for Kids and Youth
3:00 pm – instrumental selections from brass quintet
5:00 pm – special music from brass quintet and Bethlehem Chorale
10:00 pm – special music from the Bethlehem Handbell Ensemble, Bethlehem Chorale and Women’s Choral Ensemble
MINNETONKA
4:00 pm – special music from Chancel Choir and Minnetonka Handbell Ensemble
SPIRIT GARAGE
4:00 pm
*All services from Minneapolis will be live-streamed at blctcmn.com/stream
Christmas Day
MINNETONKA
9:30 am
MINNEAPOLIS*
10:30 am
* Service will be livestreamed at blctcmn.co/stream
OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST WITH CHRISTMAS HOSPITALITY
Additional Ushers, Greeters, and Communion Servers are needed in Minneapolis. Even if you’re new to the role, we’d love to have you on one of the teams that welcome people to worship.
Sign-up here to help in Minneapolis. For more information, contact Barb Chapin.
Contact Sue Lungstrom to help in Minnetonka.
A long-standing tradition has been the use of poinsettia plants and accent greenery to enhance the worship experience in Bethlehem’s Sanctuaries and surrounding spaces. We again are asking folks to consider sponsoring these items that are used to beautify our space during the Advent Season. Donations for the sponsorship of a poinsettia plant or seasonal greenery can be made in honor or memory of a loved one and can be made online through 8:00 am on Monday, December 9. The cost for each sponsorship is $25. Click below for more details.
Advent Events
See AllAdvent Behind the Scenes Tours
Do you really enjoy the Christmas season at Church, so do we. So, if you are a longtime member or new comer join Ryan Currens, Director of Administration, for the behind-the-scenes tour of the Minneapolis campus on 12/2, 12/9 or 12/16 and the Minnetonka campus on 12/5 or 12/12.
Learn MoreAdvent Behind the Scenes Tours
Do you really enjoy the Christmas season at Church, so do we. So, if you are a longtime member or new comer join Ryan Currens, Director of Administration, for the behind-the-scenes tour of the Minneapolis campus on 12/2, 12/9 or 12/16 and the Minnetonka campus on 12/5 or 12/12.
Learn MoreA St. Nicholas Celebration
In honor of St. Nicholas’ Feast Day on December 6th, we’ll learn a little bit about his legends and celebrate his story in Fellowship Hall after worship. Bring your favorite Christmas cookies to share. We’ll pack Advent care bags for our homebound members, share treats, and sing a few songs together. It’s fun for all ages!
Learn MoreChristmas Program Prelude Musicians
Prelude musicians are needed! Your elementary students are invited to share their musical talents with us before our Children’s Christmas program!
Learn MoreChildren’s Christmas Program
You’re invited to this year’s Christmas Program, “Oh What A Glorious Night!” There are speaking parts and non-speaking parts available. We encourage all 3rd – 5th graders to be a part of this wonderful tradition! Students in 6th – 8th grade are invited to help with staging and assist the director.
Learn MoreMusic and Reflections for the Advent & Christmas Season
