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Bethel’s top stories of 2025
As the year draws to a close, we’re looking back at the moments and milestones that defined a year of growth, momentum, and calling.
January 01, 2026 | 9:51 a.m.
Fall athletics recap: Football, golf, and volleyball lead a strong fall sports season at Bethel
Bethel’s fall 2025 season showcased excellence across the Department of Athletics. Football finished undefeated in the regular season and reached the NCAA Division III Championship Quarterfinals, women’s volleyball advanced to the MIAC Semifinal, men’s soccer recorded its strongest season in decades, men’s golf won the MIAC tournament, and much more.
December 19, 2025 | 1 p.m.
Meet the Bethel-trained educators shaping the future at one of Minnesota’s top charter schools.
More than 20 Bethel-connected teachers and administrators currently work at PACT Charter School, including Superintendent Nathan Flansburg ’97, GS’00, GS’15. Together, they’re strengthening a school culture rooted in character, partnership, and a deep belief in every student’s potential.
December 18, 2025 | 4 p.m.
Bethel celebrates 69th Festival of Christmas
This year’s Festival of Christmas, themed “A Savior, Who is Christ the Lord,” brought the Bethel community together for a celebration of worship and reflection.
December 18, 2025 | 9:55 a.m.
History in the making: Bethel football team heads to playoff quarterfinals
After an undefeated regular season and two postseason wins, the No. 3 Royals travel to Naperville, Illinois, to face defending champion No. 1 North Central on Saturday.
December 12, 2025 | 11 a.m.
Staying connected, giving back: Inside Bethel’s alumni network
Bethel has a thriving alumni community that’s more than 50,000 strong—it’s a diverse group of Royals making a difference in the Twin Cities and just about every corner of the world. Alumni Council President Jason Schommer ’06 and Vice President Michelle Perry ’08 reflect on their Bethel experience, why they choose to serve on the council, and what it looks like to stay engaged as a Bethel alum.
December 11, 2025 | Noon
Bethel Alert: Snow Emergency December 11 and 12
December 10, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.
Student-faculty duo research faith, justice, and the myth of Don Juan
Through the Edgren Scholars Program, Amelie Hansen ’26 partnered with Languages and Cultures Professor Graciela Perez to explore the Don Juan myth and what it says about redemption.
December 10, 2025 | Noon
