1860 Hayes Rd. (PO Box 527) Gloucester Point, VA 23062
(804) 642-2110
Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

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Bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to Gloucester Point

Pastor’s Welcome Message

Hi,My name is Moonsup “Paul” Song, pastor at Bethany United Methodist Church. I am here to greet you, and welcome you to Bethany faith community where we are encountered by the life of Jesus Christ, life-giving, life-saving, life-restoring, and life eternal. As we continue to grow in his love, as we love each other, love…
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Registration Opens May 1 for “Feel the Noise” Music Camp, July 17-21, 9AM -1PM

BethanyUMC’s2nd annual “Feel the Noise” Summer Music Camp will be held July 17-21, 9:00am-1:00pm.  Volunteers are still needed to teach, assist, or just come out to join the fun of making music with us!   Space is limited to 50 MIDDLE SCHOOL students, on a first-come, first-served basis.   Registration begins May 1.  Register online at…
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Handbell Workshop, August 19, 9am-3:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, Hampton

Virginia Handbell Consort is offering a handbell workshop called the “Triple R Workshop; Reboot, Refresh, Ring” on Saturday, August 19, 2023, 9 am to 3:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church Hampton, 514 S. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23669.  This workshop is designed to enhance the skills of handbell ringers and directors after the recent pandemic. The…
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House of Prayer and Bible Study on Thursday Nights at Bethany UMC

House of Prayer — 6:30 p.m. in the SanctuaryJoin us for this weekly time of prayer for our church family, community, our country, the United Methodist Church and its 2024 General Conference, and for your personal needs. Bethany Bible Study (BBS) — 7:00 p.m. in the Lacey Martin ClassroomWe are currently studying the book of…
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Confirmation Class 2023

Confirmation Class 2023 will meet weekly on Sunday mornings at 9:45, beginning Sunday, February 12.  Confirmation class is for all who were baptized as infants and/or have reached age 12, and is provided for basic Christian faith formation to help them grow in faith the rest of their lives. This year we are offering a…
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Sunday School

Bethany’s Sunday school meets each Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m.  Classes are offered for children, youth, and adults.  Visitors are invited!

United Women in Faith

The United Women in Faith (formerly United Methodist Women) offer women of all ages the opportunity for Christian learning, service, and fellowship.  Bethany’s UWIF is composed of two circles:  the Naomi Circle and the JOY Circle.  All women of the church are eligible and welcome to participate.   Naomi Circle:                        third Thursday at 10:30 a.m.  JOY Circle:               …
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United Methodist Men

The United Methodist Men (UMM) is a ministry whose purpose is to build men spiritually and involve them in the total life of the church.  The UMM of Bethany Church meets once a month for a meal, fellowship, and program.   All men of the church are invited to participate.  For more information, please contact UMM…
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Homebound Ministries

Homebound Ministries meets once a month at 9:30 a.m. to prepare and deliver delicious meals to our shut-ins.  The date is published in our bulletin and newsletter.  All adults are welcome to join us for this very special time of ministry and fellowship.  Even if you don’t cook, come join us!  We can always use extra folks…
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Worship Times

Bethany UMC offers two in-person worship services each Sunday — Informal worship at 8:30 a.m. and Traditional worship at 11:00 a.m. We would be happy for you and your family to join us! Our Traditional service is livestreamed on our Facebook page and recorded for later broadcast on our YouTube page.