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January
Annual
Prayer Retreat
January
13
- 15
Join Pastor
Peter Narum as we explore the path and experience of contemplative
spirituality, using Fr. Richard Rihr's book, Everything Belongs,
as our guide. This retreat is designed as a time for prayer,
renewal, self-exploration, silence, and rest. Pleaset note: this
is a 2-night retreat. Cost is $80. We mieet Friday from 7
p.m. to Sunday 1 p.m.
Annual
Woodland Winter Retreat (for the Separated or Divorced)
January
20
- 21
Meeting
weekly since 1985, Bethel Lutheran Church offers support to those
experiencing marital separation or divorce. We also offer an
annual retreat for anyone going through the divorce process. This
year's topic is Forgiveness: Setting Yourself Free. Cost: $60 We meet Friday at 7:00
pm. through Saturday at 6:00 pm.
February
Annual
Men's Retreat: Silver Screen Stories
February 24
- 26
Join Padre
Pedro and Pastor Peter from Bethel as we explore and reflect on
discipleship, using Pastor Michael Foss' book, Real Faith for Real
Life, as our guide. This retreat will help prepare us for
Bethel's Lenten "40 Days of Spiritual Renewal." Translation from
English to Spanish available. Cost: $60 We meet Friday at
7:00 pm. through Saturday at 6:00 pm.
March
Latino
Retreat - Lutheranism: Reformation and Action
March 10
- 12
Come join
other Latinos from Madison as we gather together in fellowship, worship
and enlightenment of the reforms in the Church of Christ through the
ages and how many have been led into action fo rGod's kingdom through
the Lutheran reformation movement. Learn about Bethel Horizons through hiking,
campfires and more. Program options for all ages on
Saturday. The retreat begins with supper at 6:00 pm. on Friday until
8:00 am. breakfast Sunday. To register, please contact Pastor Suarez
or Aura at Bethel Lutheran Church at 608.257.3577 ext. 337.
Annual
Couples' Retreat
March 17 - 18
As
this year's couples retreat takes place during Lent, we will explore
Marriage as a Path of Discipleship: how commitment and conflict provide
a path of spiritual growth, and how Christ's call to "love your
neighbor" and command to forgive are lived out as husband and wife.
Cost: $120 per couple. We meet Friday 7 pm through Saturday 6 pm.
April
May
Bethel
Annual Women's Retreat
May 5 - 6
Women of all
ages are invited to participate in a weekend retreat celebrating
"Spiritual Balance." A keynote speaker will be featured on
Saturday and workshops will include: guided hikes, prayer, wellness,
crafts, yoga and much more! Opportunities for self-guided hiking,
massage and naps will be provided. Please contact Pastor Katie
Baardseth for more details at 608.257.3577 or
katieb@bethel-madison.org.
Starts with 6 p.m. dinner on Friday through dinner on Saturday with
Sunday option available. Cost: $75
Spring Festival
May 7
Enjoy the new green leaves, the
beautiful flowers, and a magnificent view. Come out for an
afternoon with guest speakers/entertainers, games, crafts, and hikes.
Explore the Nature Center, the trails, the new Greenhouse, and enjoy
breaking out into nature after the long winter. The festival is
free of charge and snacks will be available all afternoon. Please
call Eric Volden at 608.257.3577 x 337. Cost $80
Latino Retreat - The Cost of
Discipleship May 12
- 14
Enjoy with Latinos all ages a time
of fellowship and spiritual growth as we work together to develop our
prayer life. Learn about Bethel Horizons through hiking the grounds,
enjoying a sing-a-long campfire, or just sitting on the deck and taking
in the view of the valley. Program options will be available for all
ages on Saturday. The retreat begins with supper at 6:00 p.m. on
Friday until 8:00 a.m. breakfast Sunday. To register, please contact
Pastor Pedro Suarez or Aura at Bethel Lutheran Church at 608.257.3577 x
337. Cost: $80
June
Bikeathon
June 3
Join in our
21st annual Bikeathon to benefit the year round naturalist
and environmental education programs of Bethel Horizons. You're invited
to bike or hike the Military Ridge trail from Verona to Dodgeville… or
any portion of it. All participants will receive a T-shirt and lunch,
snacks and drinks along the way, and an evening meal at Bethel Horizons
as well as free overnight accommodations. Fantastic prizes are also
available to all who raise funds. Shuttles available as well. Join us!!
Congregational Picnic
June 4
Join hundreds
of Bethel members as we celebrate our 150th church
anniversary with a special picnic day at Horizons. We'll focus on our
historic Norwegian past and our contemporary Latino present. The day
begins with Latino worship at 10:30 am. Enjoy the traditional chicken
BBQ as well as pie and ice cream. Then enjoy numerous programs related
to our heritage… past and present. Music, hikes, hayrides, children's
games and an active Art Ventures site will be part of this special day.
The cost: food.
KILN Building Residency Phase One - Foundation
June 4 - 9
David Smith,
Master Kiln Builder will instruct participants about the workings of an
anagama kiln during the construction of an actual kiln onsite.
Cost $375 per person. Includes room, board, instruction, use of
studio space and wheel for work on your own.
Communing
with Clay
June 11-16, 18-23
Don Hunt,
Bethel Horizons Art Ventures artist, will lead this creative wheel
pottery workshop designed for beginner to advanced potters. Visits to
local artists, guest artists and a visit to American Players Theater
complement the time spent creating personal art. Cost: $375 per person
includes room, board, instruction, two bags of clay, use of wheel and a
play at American Players Theater. University Credit is available for an
additional fee. Please email Angie at bhorizons@bethel-madison.org for
an application to apply.
All Church
Family Camp
June 16
- 18
Relax… swim…
canoe… throw pots… enjoy the adventure course… visit with a pastor…
it's all part of a weekend of choices at Horizons' all church family
camp. Choose where you want to sleep… the Prairie Center, the tepees,
and the tent/trailer grounds are available. This is designed to truly
be a time away… with little schedule. Enjoy your family and friends. To
register, contact Marian at Bethel Lutheran Church at 608.257.3577 ext.
325. The cost; food and lodging.
Forest
Finds
June 29-30
This workshop
will focus on forestry education. Using ideas from LEAF, learn
how to utilize a school forest or park and find information to help
create lesson plans. We will work on tree identification,
forestry practices, games, activities, and curriculum ideas.
Bethel Horizons registration fee: $55. (Great food and lodging
available at additional cost.) Continuing Education Credits are
available through UW-Platteville for an additional fee. Please
call Eric Volden at 608.935.5885 or email Angela at
horizons@mhtc.net for more
information.
July
KILN Building
Residency Phase Two - The Arch and Environment
July 2-7
David Smith,
Master Kiln Builder will instruct participants about the workings of an
anagama kiln during the construction of the arch. The workshop
will also include environmental landscaping of the kiln area and studio
work time. Cost $375 per person includes room, board,
instruction, use of studio space and wheel for work on your own.
Clay materials and firing are extra.
Bethel
Family Pottery Weekend
July 7-9
Intergenerational workshop especially for beginners. Explore
creating in clay - both wheel and hand building. No experience is
required. Workshop is designed to bring families together with
clay. Participants will stay and eat in the Prairie Center.
Cost $300 per family/ $100 per person includes room, board, instruction
and materials. Clay materials and firing are extra. (Begins
July 7 at 5 pm to July9 at 12:00 noon.)
Art
Ventures Summer Professional Studio Anagama Kiln Building
July 9 - 14
Be inspired
by and have professional dialogue with our Featured Artisit, Don Reitz.
This week is designed for serious students and professionals to use a
state-ot-the-art ceramics facility to create their own statement in
clay. Our 3,000 square foot facility is equipped with 30 potter's
wheels, slab rollers, clay extruders and gas, electric and raku kilns.
Firing is extra. Artists must bring their own clay body.
Lodging and meals included. Cost: $375
Latino
Retreat - Negotiating Our Conflicts
July 21
- 23
Improve your
communication skills with your loved ones at the same time as you
explore the hills and valleys of Horizons, where we will hike, create
art, enjoy campfires, swim at Governor Dodge State Park, and more.
Working with Horizons' staff, youth and adults will create memories for
a lifetime. The weekend begins with supper at 6:00 pm. on Friday and
concludes after breakfast on Sunday. Come for part or all weekend. To
register, please contact the Latino Ministries at Bethel Lutheran
Church, 608.257.3577 x 337. Cost: $80
Wild About
Birds
July
20-21
This workshop
will focus on using birds as a subject in your classroom. We will
learn about bird behavior, bird identification, bird songs, migration
and creating lesson plan ideas and games. We will look at the big
and the small and even meet a few birds up close. Bethel Horizons
registration fee: $55. (Great food and lodging available at
additional cost.) Continuing Education Credits are available through
UW-Platteville. Please call Angela at 608-935-5885 or email
Angela at horizons@mhtc.net for
more information.
August
Art and Faith in East Central
Europe
August 5 - 19
A trip with a
new twist in that our hosts are former Bethel Horizons international
staff. Stephanie in Poland and Slavka in Slovakia will host our
4th ARt and Faith trip. Berlin, Dresden, Wroclaw, Krakow, Prague,
Bratislava and Vienna are some of the cities we visit along the way.
Led by Pastor Duane Hanson and Don Hunt. Call Angie at
608-257-3577 x 228 for a brochure.
September
Latino Retreat - The Festival of
the Gifts of God
Sept 29 - Oct 1
Come join other Latinos from
Madison as we gather together in fellowship, worship and a learning
experience discovering the many gifts we all have and finding out what
is God's will in our life. Learn about Bethel Horizons through
hiking, enjoying a campfire and more. Program options for all
ages on Saturday. The retreat begins with supper at 6 p.m. on
Friday and concludes on Sunday after breakfast. To register,
please contact Pastor Suarez or Aura at Bethel Lutheran Church at
608-25703577, x 337. Cost $80
October
Fall
Festival
October 8
Pumpkins,
scarecrows and Hayrides! There's no better way to jump into fall.
Come to Horizons for a day of Fall fun. Pick and pant a pumpkin,
build a scarecrow, hike, play games, go on a hayride. The
festival is free of charge and snacks will be available all afternoon.
Please call Eric Volden at 608-935-5885 for more information.
November
Latino
Women's Retreat
- Learning from the Bad Girls of the Bible?
November 3
- 5
Led by Aura
Suarez and Rev. Nora Martinez, this will be a great opportunity to meet
and talk about women's issues in light of women's influence throughout
history. How can we use our feminine influence in building a
better life for our families, our church, our community and ourselves?
Also, learn about Bethel Horizons through hiking, enjoying a campfire,
or just enjoying the beauty of Horizons. Program options for all
ages on Saturday. The
retreat begins with supper at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and concludes on
Sunday after breakfast. To register, please contact Aura Suarez at
Bethel Lutheran at 608.257.3577 ext. 337. Cost $80.
Annual
Enneagram Retreat - The Enneagram of Parenting
November 17-18
This year's
theme is on the Enneagram and Christian Faith, where we will explore
the Enneagram through Bible characters, parables, and Christian
theology and spirituality. Basic knowledge of the Enneagram is
helpful. Contact Pastor Narum for Fall class offerings and
resources. Cost is $60 per person. We meet Friday 7 p.m.
through Saturday 6 p.m.
Art
Ventures
Don
Hunt specializes in helping students explore the possibilities of
creativity through hands-on instruction. These workshops and
demonstrations are available for schools, churches, businesses or
community groups, onsite of offsite. Weeks available include:
July 17-21, July 24-28. For more
information on this unique program, visit
www.art-ventures.org or call Don Hunt at 608.212.6746.
Adult
Adventures
Adventure
programs aren't just for youth! If you're an adult in a church,
business, school, college/university, community or club setting, you're
a phone call away (Eric Borgwardt at 608.257.3577) from designing a
program for your group. Programs include TEAM BUILDING (Group Challenge
Course and Portable Program), HIGH ADVENTURE (High Ropes Course,
Climbing Tower and Rock Climb & Rappel) and CAVING. We look forward to
working with you!
CONTACTS:
Pastor Duane Hanson, Director
Bethel Lutheran Church
312 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, WI 53703
(608)257.3577 or (608)935.5885
For Adventure Program information call
Eric Borgwardt (608)257.3577, (608)935.5885
For Naturalist Program information call
Eric Volden (608)574.1992, (608)935.5885
For
further information on the above or any other events at Bethel Horizons Contact: Pastor
Duane Hanson, director
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