Women’s Ministries

Cultivating Faith Through Friendships, Bible Study, Retreats, and Special Events

Ladies, we have something for everyone here at Bethesda! Browse our Women’s Ministries to find something for you. Whether you wish to be a part of a smaller circle group, or have a special talent you would like to contribute to one of our Interest Groups, we would be happy to have you. For dates and times, view the full calendar. 

Upcoming Events:

• September 28: Bunco Night from 6-8pm. Tweens and teens welcome. Bring a friend and a snack.
• October 13-14: Southwest Oregon Women’s Conference at Trinity Lutheran in Dallas, OR. Theme is God Sightings.
• October 28: A special day with international speaker, Carol Dickerson. $5. Lunch included.
• November 4: Bethel Boutique Craft Fair, a benefit for Bethel Boutique. 10-3. More info coming soon.

Also: Women’s Ministry has a new bulletin board in the narthex. Have you noticed it? We have information about upcoming events, where you can get involved, events you can help on, and women involved in our community in various ways. Check it out and if you have something you would like to add, let Carol Lodl know.

Women’s Hospitality Team

The Women’s Hospitality Team meets once a month. Together this group helps plan events like our annual Advent Breakfast, retreats, and other exciting events. Any woman is welcome to join anytime. We are currently looking for a new coordinator. If you’re interested, contact us.

Retreats

Women’s two and three day retreats are scheduled each Winter, Spring and Summer. Workshops and half day retreats are also available each Fall and Winter/Spring.

Women’s Circles

Circles meet monthly in homes for Bible Study using the magazine Lutheran Woman Today.

• Naomi
• Lydia
• Rebekah
• Ruth

Special Interest Groups

Have a special talent, interest or skill? Join one of our special interest groups!

• Book Club (Men and Women)
• Aerobics Groups
• Mission Sewing Circle
• Quilt Club
• Garden Club
• Hiking Club

Quarterly Special Events

• Women’s Advent Breakfast
• Workshops
• Game nights
• Movie nights
• Crafts & activities
• “For the Love of Chocolate”

Women’s Bible Studies

Our Bible Studies are usually weekly, held in homes and/or at the church.  Look for current events on our calendar or in our Evangel and weekly newsletter.