Festival of Faith and the Arts

St. Matthew Passion – JS Bach BAROQUE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF COLORADO and ST. MARTIN’S CHAMBER CHOIR Sunday, Mar. 24     3:00pm     (Ticketed Event)   Stephen Stubbs, guest conductor and lutenist, Cynthia Miller Freivogel and Tekla Cunningham,co-concertmasters. A profound musical monument that continues to move listeners in the 21st century, Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. Matthew Passion is [...]

MANGA STATIONS OF THE CROSS Monday, Mar. 25 through Saturday, Mar. 30   Created by Japanese artist and author, Siku, these four foot by ten foot panel, depicting the stations of the cross will engage and challenge, and first appeared in Trafalgar Square, London.  

MAUNDY THURSDAY Worship Thursday, Mar. 28   Noon & 7:00pm     Christ’s Last Supper is celebrated. At the evening service, foot washing and first Communion for youth occur, with musical leadership by the Jubilation Singers.  

GOOD FRIDAY Worship Friday,  Mar. 29  Noon & 7:00pm Faure REQUIEM at 7:00pm Worship In these moving services, Christ’s death on the cross is remembered. Bethany’s Chancel Choir leads worship at the evening service featuring Faure’s REQUIEM  

EASTER SUNDAY Worship Sunday, Mar. 31 6:00am Sunrise,  7:30am,  9:00am ,  10:30am   With joyous exclamations of “He is risen indeed!,” the resurrection of Christ is proclaimed and celebrated to the sounds of choirs, organ and brass!  

ASH WEDNESDAY Worship Wed. Feb. 13    Noon and 7:00pm In services with a reflective atmosphere, we mark the beginning of Lent.

REQUIEM: THE  ARCH  OF  LIFE Festival Lenten Devotional Available for download Feb. 13 John Rutter’s REQUIEM is a magnificent musical work. Within it’s texts and imagery can be found deep insights to our faith as we begin our Lenten journey. Festival Director, Forrest Guittar, has conducted this work on numerous occasions and explores the deeper [...]

VISUAL ART EXHIBIT Requiem Wed. Feb. 13 through Easter Festival Director, Forrest Guittar, presents a photography exhibit coinciding with the Festival Lenten Devotional.

THE  LENTEN  LABYRINTH Wednesdays in Lent Feb. 20 through Mar. 20 All Day    Room 412 With a walking meditation, journey with those who have walked its path since before the time of the early Christian pilgrims.

CANTO  DEO  CHAMBER  CHOIR Advent Service of Lessons and Carols Sun., Dec. 2    7:30pm    (Free Event) (PLEASE NOTE: The Festival brochure indicates Sat., Dec. 1st) In preparation for Advent, The Canto Deo Chamber Choir, under the direction of Jonathan Brown, presents its annual Advent Service of Lessons and Carols, filled with glorious music and the story [...]

LAUD  TO  THE  NATIVITY Festival Advent Devotional Available Dec.2 to download from the website Go to the DEVOTIONALS tab, and open the link, or right click to save to your computer Advent is a time of anticipation and filled with joyous music. As we begin our Advent journey,  Festival Director, Forrest Guittar, explores the seldom [...]

BETHANY  CHILDREN’S  CHOIRS The Holly and the Ivy by Candlelight Wed., Dec. 12    6:30pm  (Free Event) Bethany’s Caroler Choir and Jubilation Singers present a Christmas program featuring English Christmas carols and scripture by candlelight.

THE SECRET OF SNOWFLAKE COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL  CHRISTMAS  MUSICAL   Sun., Dec. 16       10:30am Worship In an annual tradition, Bethany’s Sunday School children present a  festive Christmas extravaganza!  This year discover– THE SECRET OF SNOWFLAKE COUNTY.

CHRISTMAS  EVE Worship 1:30pm       3:00pm      5:00pm      7:00pm      9:00pm       11:00pm Join the people of Bethany in celebrating the coming of the Christ Child.

CHRISTMAS  DAY  WORSHIP Christmas Cheer! Tue. Dec. 25,  10:30am In a special single service, Christmas Day worship includes special music, an inspirational message, and Holy Communion.

SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE Sun. Dec. 30     10:30am Join the people of Bethany as we gather for a time to worship as the New Year begins, and a time to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have passed to eternal rest.

VISUAL ART EXHIBIT Angels Oct. 1 – 31            Southeast (Great Hall) Lobby Festival Director, Forrest Guittar, has explored the United States and Europe and presents a photography exhibit displaying statue art of Angels.

CASE  LECTURE  SERIES Dr. Dennis Dewey, Biblical Storyteller – The Gospel of Mark Wed. Oct. 10    6:30pm    (Free Event) Bethany welcomes internationally known Dr. Dennis Dewey. His artistry combines the ancient technique of the storyteller with the performance power of drama. Experience this dramatic and fast-paced story of the life and ministry of Jesus.

REFORMATION  SUNDAY Worship Sun. Oct. 28     8am,     9am ,    10:30am Bethany celebrates the Reformation in word & music.