In December 1974, the women of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Grand Marais hosted their first Julefest, a Scandinavian-inspired celebration of Christmas linked to the congregation’s deep Norwegian and Swedish roots. For more than 45 years the community enjoyed sampling an array of Scandinavian Christmas delicacies while enjoying the songs, stories and St. Lucia Day traditions of Norway and Sweden. However,... READ MORE >
The 45th annual Julefest will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 7. Julefest is Bethlehem Lutheran’s variation of the celebrations held across Scandinavia to remember St. Lucia, a young woman in ancient times who brought food to the poor. Early on the morning of December 13, the shortest day of the year according to the Julian calendar,... READ MORE >
Bethlehem Lutheran Church will again host its annual Harvest Dinner from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, September 28 in its Fellowship Hall. This meal, homemade by the women of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, is a fundraiser to support local, regional and worldwide missions. The decades-long traditional menu will include fish cakes, baked bone-in ham, parsley buttered red potatoes, coleslaw, fresh garden carrots,... READ MORE >
