Welcome to Bethel!
Connecting people with Christ
Caring for the World
Changing Lives
We're so glad you decided to stop by and get aquainted with us! After you have browsed through these pages, we invite you to come and meet us in person. You will always be welcome.
We think you'll find a vibrant small church with a big heart. A place where people care about each other. A place where people care about the world we live in. A place where you are encouraged to discover and become all God wants you to be.
Being a part of Bethel is like finding a second family. So, welcome to Bethel. And welcome home!
Now Available: Electronic Giving!
We are pleased to offer you a convenient way to make regularly scheduled donations, one-time contributions, and special offerings. Click the words "Electronic Giving" below to go directly to our electronic giving page:
Electronic Giving
Information at a Glance:
Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m.
Third Sunday Contemporary worship: 9:30 a.m.
Christian Education for children and adults: 11:00 a.m.
Contact Us:
Church office: 856-589-1745
Email: bethelumcnj(at)comcast.net
Bethel Cemetery: 856-630-9975
Email: bethelcemeterysewell(at)comcast.net
We are a Family Promise Host Congregation!
Volunteer opportunities abound with Family Promise. See how you can make a big difference in the lives of families in transition by volunteering with us.
Check out the Family Promise info on our Service Opportunities page, then give us a call!
Coming Soon!
Peter's Pantry
Bethel UMC is now home to Peter's Pantry. On the 4th Saturday of each month, residents of Washington Township are able to stop by for emergency food assistance, as well as light refreshments.
Eligibility is based the following criteria:
Washington Township resident AND:
Proof of low income (unemployment, social security check, pay stub), OR:
Participation in TANF, SNAP, SSI, WIC. OR:
Participation in MEDICAID. OR:
Emergency (newly displaced, sudden loss of employment, etc.)
If you'd like to donate, we are in need of canned tuna, powdered milk, jelly, and pasta sauce. Please check to make sure items are not outdated.
To drop off donations, or to set up an appointment to pick up food, please call the church office at 589-1745.
Next date: May 25, 2013
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Change the World Sunday
Making a difference in the world when you are just one person is hard. But making a difference when you are part of world-wide movement to impact communities in both large and small ways is so much easier!
Volunteers will participate in a clean up project at Atkinson Park, make and distribute thank you fruit baskets to local emergency service personnel, hand out cold bottled water to thirsty athletes at local sporting events, distribute "spring cleaning" baskets to families in need, or sing for Vespers at a local extended care facility. Join us along with thousands of other United Methodists as we change the world!
May 19, 2013 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kingdom Rock VBS is coming to Bethel!
Jesters and Jousters, Knights and Kings, Dragons and Unicorns, come one, come all to Kingdom Rock VBS! Join us for 5 fun filled nights of Epic Bible Adventures, Tournament Games, Imagination Station, and Fanfare Finale!
Kids and youth in Pre-School through grade 12 will be amazed and astounded at what God can do when they learn to Stand Strong for God!
Each night we begin with a kid-friendly dinner at the King's Kitchen, followed by our awesome program. Register online below, or call the church office for more information at 589-1745.
Kingdom Rock
Where Kids Stand Strong for God!
June 17 - 21, 2013 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Schedule of Upcoming Events
Faith Quest church school for children and youth, and the Wired Word for Adults meet weekly on Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m.
Faith Builders for Adults meets weekly on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.
5/12 - Mother's Day!
5/12 - Family Promise host week begins.
5/14 - UMW meeting, 7:00 p.m.
5/16 - Book Club, 7:30 p.m.
5/19 - Church Conference,12:30 p.m.
5/19 - Change the World Sunday, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
5/21 - Church Council, 7:30 p.m.
5/25 - Peter's pantry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
5/28 - Trustees, 7:00 p.m.
5/30 - GNJ Annual Conference in Wildwood.