We are being called to "build & plant" the next chapter of this church.
God is calling Bethel International United Methodist Church to be a multicultural community, a place where all kinds of people can be safe, be loved and belong.

We believe God is calling Bethel International UMC into something bold.

To build and plant the next chapter of this church—a multicultural community where all people can be safe, be loved, and truly belong.
A Shared Vision for a Thriving, Inclusive Community
Together, we are a community of faith rooted in love, acceptance, and justice. As a multicultural church, we embrace the beauty of difference and work hand in hand with our neighbors to nurture healing, spark growth, and create lasting change. At Bethel, transformation isn’t just possible—it’s already happening.
Living Out Love Through Justice, Service & Relationship
Our mission is to ignite the transformative power of love by nurturing inclusive community, celebrating diversity, and joining with others in acts of service, learning, and justice. We believe God’s love calls us to build bridges, not walls—and to shape a more compassionate world, together.
Together for a Thriving Community
At Bethel International UMC, our purpose is to serve as a multicultural community center where people from all walks of life can connect, celebrate, and collaborate. We work alongside schools, nonprofits, government agencies, community groups, and faith communities to build bridges across race, language, culture, gender, sexuality, and ability.

 

We believe every neighbor brings gifts, and together we can break down barriers of division—social, economic, and spiritual. In all we do, we seek to announce the good news of God’s Kingdom: a world of peace, justice, and belonging for all God’s children.
Which came first, Bethel Road or Bethel Church?
If you said Bethel Church, you're right!

Bethel Church was established in 1842, predating the naming of Bethel Road, which officially occurred in 1935, with the road taking its name from the church.

Now known as Bethel International UMC, our little country church has experienced a great deal of change over the years. It's become clear that we're here to grow and evolve in order to meet the needs of our community and our neighbors all around us.

We are being called to "build  & plant" the next chapter of this church.

God is calling Bethel International United Methodist Church to be a multicultural community, a place where all kinds of people can be safe, be loved and belong.

We aspire to be more than just a church. Our vision encompasses becoming a multicultural community hub, a valuable resource for our neighbors, and a welcoming space for all. We dream of a future where we are a multicultural community center.

A multicultural community center where schools, nonprofits, government agencies, community organizations, and other faith communities can work together to connect and celebrate people of all ethnicities, races, languages, cultures, genders, sexualities, and abilities.

A multicultural community center that utilizes the gifts of all our neighbors to bring people together across social and economic divisions.

A multicultural community center that announces the good news of the Kingdom of God, which includes peace and justice for all God’s children. 

Who are we?
We are an inclusive church committed to building a community that embraces diversity, fosters love, and advocates for social justice.
Why are we here?
Our calling is to foster sacred connections among individuals from diverse cultures, rooted in love and strengthened through acts of service, education, and a shared commitment to creating a more compassionate and just world.
We Pledge To:
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Love with Christ’s love that breaks down barriers, believing we can love alike even when we do not think alike.

Ephesians 2:13-22 John 17:20-26
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Welcome all people into a safe space to explore and grow in a shared journey of faith.

Matthew 11:28-30 
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Serve alongside our community by joining Jesus in caring for those who are poor, sick, lonely, mistreated, or marginalized.

Mark 10:45

Worship in several native languages and build holy relationships across cultures and traditions.

Acts 2:41-47
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Act justly by opposing all forms of evil and oppression, valuing not only saved souls but a healed world.

Luke 4:16-21
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We are proud members of the Reconciling Ministries Network as of 2021!

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