Bethel United Methodist Church

09/03/2026

Why does time seem to be going by so fast?
Have you found yourself saying, “Where did the time go?” The weeks become months, the seasons change, and the years seem to pass faster than ever.

Maybe the answer isn’t figuring out how to slow down the clock. Maybe it’s learning how to make the time God gives us truly count.
Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10
Join us this Sunday as we talk about “Carpe Diem: Make the Days Count.”
Don’t keep waiting for someday. Love deeply. Forgive quickly. Laugh often. Serve generously. Thank God for the ordinary moments.

Sunday, September 6
Bethel United Methodist Church
141 Greenwood Ave., Bethel, CT
Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT
Sunday Service, 9:30 am -- Pre Worship at 9:15 am

Can’t make it to church? Join us on Live Stream by Clicking the link below.
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Life is happening today. Carpe Diem—seize the day and live it to the full! 🙏❤️

09/01/2026

Come join us as we honor our First responders from Bethel!

08/27/2026

This Sunday, August 30, join us at Bethel United Methodist Church at 9:30 AM for worship and a message titled “When God Interrupts Your Plans.”

We all make plans—but life doesn’t always follow them. Doors close. Directions change. Unexpected things happen. Yet even when the road looks different from what we imagined, God is still present and still guiding our steps.

Maybe the interruption isn’t the end of the plan. Maybe God is redirecting us toward something we haven’t seen yet.
Come worship with us as we discover how to trust God when life takes an unexpected turn.

Sunday, August 30
Bethel United Methodist Church
141 Greenwood Ave., Bethel, CT
Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT
Sunday Service, 9:30 am -- Pre Worship at 9:15 am

Can’t make it to church? Join us on Live Stream by Clicking the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCok6vCI5EnWaCpjARNbaH2g

All are welcome. Come as you are—and bring a friend!

08/19/2026

THE COURAGE TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT
Sometimes we know exactly what the right thing to do is. The harder question is: Do we have the courage to actually do it?
This Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church, we'll look at the remarkable story of ordinary people who stood against Pharaoh and chose faithfulness to God—even when it could have cost them everything.

Their story reminds us that courage doesn't always mean doing something dramatic. Sometimes courage is telling the truth, standing up for someone, offering forgiveness, showing kindness, or simply taking the next right step.

Join us this Sunday as we discover how God can use one courageous act of faithfulness to make a difference far greater than we may ever realize.

Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT
Sunday Service, 9:30 am -- Pre Worship at 9:15 am

Can’t make it to church? Join us on Live Stream by Clicking the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCok6vCI5EnWaCpjARNbaH2g

Come as you are. There's a place for you here.

08/13/2026

"Hello darkness, my old friend..."

Most people recognize those famous opening words from Simon & Garfunkel's The Sound of Silence. More than sixty years later, they still remind us of a world filled with constant noise.
Every day we're surrounded by notifications, breaking news, busy schedules, and endless distractions. It's easy to hear everything...yet miss the One voice that matters most.

This Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church, we'll explore the story of Elijah, who discovered that God wasn't found in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire—but in a gentle whisper.
Sermon: The Sound of Silence: Hearing God's Whisper in a World of Noise
If your life has felt rushed, overwhelmed, or simply too loud lately, perhaps what you need isn't more information—but a quiet moment with God.

🕤 Sunday, August 16 • 9:30 AM
Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT
Sunday Service, 9:30 am -- Pre Worship at 9:15 am

Can’t make it to church? Join us on Live Stream by Clicking the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCok6vCI5EnWaCpjARNbaH2g

Come and discover how making room for silence may be the very place where God speaks most clearly.

08/06/2026

Drifting Doesn't Require Effort
Summer is a wonderful time for vacations, family gatherings, and making memories. But it's also a season when it's easy to drift from the habits that keep us close to God.
Just as a boat slowly drifts when it's no longer anchored, our faith can drift when we stop paying attention to our relationship with Christ. It doesn't happen all at once—it happens one small step at a time.
This Sunday, we'll explore Hebrews 2:1 and discover how we can stay anchored in our faith, no matter what season of life we're in.
Whether you've been here every week or it's been a while since you've joined us, know that there's always a place for you here. We'd love to welcome you as we worship together, grow in God's Word, and encourage one another.

Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT
Sunday Service, 9:30 am -- Pre Worship at 9:15 am

Can’t make it to church? Join us on Live Stream by Clicking the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCok6vCI5EnWaCpjARNbaH2g

Bring a friend, invite a neighbor, and come discover how staying connected to Christ keeps us from drifting away.
We can't wait to worship with you!

07/30/2026

What Really Matters?
In a world that tells us to chase bigger houses, nicer cars, and larger bank accounts, Jesus offers a different perspective.
This Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church, we'll explore Luke 12:13–21, where Jesus reminds us that "life does not consist in an abundance of possessions."
When our lives are remembered, people won't talk about what we owned—they'll remember how we loved, how we served, and how we pointed others to Christ.
Join us as we discover how to become rich toward God by investing in the treasures that money can never buy: faith, kindness, generosity, love, and a legacy that lasts for eternity.
📅 Sunday, August 2
Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT
Sunday Service, 9:30 am -- Pre Worship at 9:15 am
Can’t make it to church? Join us on Live Stream by Clicking the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCok6vCI5EnWaCpjARNbaH2g
No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here. We would be honored to worship with you.
Come discover what really matters.

07/22/2026

🎄☀️ Christmas in July at Bethel United Methodist Church! ☀️🎄
Who says you have to wait until December to celebrate the greatest gift ever given?
Join us this Sunday as we take a joyful break from the summer heat to remember the birth of Jesus Christ and the hope, peace, joy, and love He brings into our lives every day of the year.
Sometimes the busyness of the holidays makes it easy to miss the true meaning of Christmas. That's why we're celebrating Christmas in July—a chance to slow down, reflect, and rejoice in the good news that Emmanuel, "God with us," is not just a Christmas message—it's a promise for every season of life.
Whether you're a regular attendee or looking for a church home, we'd love to welcome you!

Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT

Sunday Service, 9:30 am -- Pre Worship at 9:15 am

Can’t make it to church? Join us on Live Stream by Clicking the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCok6vCI5EnWaCpjARNbaH2g
Come celebrate the greatest gift ever given and discover that the joy of Christmas never goes out of season.
Everyone is welcome! 🎁❤️

07/16/2026

How close is close enough?
In life, we often celebrate being almost there...
Almost finishing.
Almost succeeding.
Almost reaching the goal.
But when it comes to our faith, "almost" isn't where God wants us to stay.
This Sunday, we'll explore one of the most thought-provoking conversations in Scripture as King Agrippa tells the Apostle Paul:
"You almost persuade me to become a Christian." (Acts 26:28)
What kept Agrippa from taking the final step? And what might be keeping us from fully trusting and following Jesus today?
Join us as we discover the difference between simply knowing about Christ and wholeheartedly living for Him.

Sermon: The Danger of Almost
Scripture: Acts 26:24–29
There's a place for you here, and we'd love to welcome you. Bring a friend and come expectant—God may be calling you from "almost" to "all in."

Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT
Sunday Service, 9:30 am -- Pre Worship at 9:15 am

Can’t make it to church? Join us on Live Stream by Clicking the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCok6vCI5EnWaCpjARNbaH2g

07/09/2026