Bethel International UMC

Bethel International UMC Bethel International United Methodist Church is a diverse Christian community in northwest Columbus. As the community grew, so did the congregation.

We are committed to serving our neighbors and living out God’s vision for a more just, loving and inclusive world. Bethel International United Methodist Church is a long lived congregation in a growing community in which many new families are finding a wonderful place to worship. The congregation was established in 1842 and subsequently built on a site east of the present building. (The Refectory

Restaurant & Bistro currently occupies our original church building). Our current membership numbers over 720, with annual operating budget of $307,000. The present worship setting was built and dedicated in 1971. It includes a beautiful oak sanctuary surrounded by stained glass windows, administrative offices, lounge, choir room, and classrooms. In 1980 classrooms, kitchen and fellowship hall were added. As our congregation grows, so do we. In 1995, we completed a major expansion to the fellowship and educational area; a Family Life Center that seats 660, provides a theatrical setting and recreational facility, a youth room area, and many more classrooms. This type of growth proves to us that God's Word is important and that it is our desire to spread the Word to everyone. While some of our members have lived in the area for many years, as the community has developed, we have welcomed friends from all over the country into our church family. A cordial invitation is extended to you to worship, study, and play with us at Bethel.

06/21/2026
We celebrate and commemorate today's important holiday!
06/19/2026

We celebrate and commemorate today's important holiday!

❤️💚🖤 A special Juneteenth prayer submitted by Rev. Dr. Lawrence T. Richardson, Associate Conference Minister for Church Vitality and Transitions at the Michigan Conference UCC:

"May God, the Liberator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of all, give strength to all who fight against injustice, unharden the hearts of racists, bigots, and angry people, and ignite a love and compassion so strong that it drives out all hate and bitterness. May it be so for the memory of the enslaved who were freed in death; may it be so for the descendants of the formerly enslaved; may it be so for the descendants of the slavers; may it be so for a more just and generous future where every person of every shade and hue can live together in peace, civility, and harmony.

May it be so. Asé and Amen."

06/19/2026

Have you ever looked back at your life and thought — I have no idea how I got here, but somehow things grew? You did your part. You showed up, you planted, you tried. But the growth? That happened on its own. Mysteriously. Quietly. Beyond anything you could control or explain. This Sunday, Pastor Glenn is sitting with that mystery — and what it means to be ready when the moment finally arrives. Watch the preview, and we'll see you Sunday. 🌾

Columbus Pride is THIS weekend! 🏳️‍🌈✨If you've ever felt like church wasn't for you — come find us this weekend. We'd lo...
06/18/2026

Columbus Pride is THIS weekend! 🏳️‍🌈✨
If you've ever felt like church wasn't for you — come find us this weekend. We'd love to talk. 💜 Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and March is one of our favorite times of year — for many of us at BIUMC, it's on par with Easter and Christmas! 😄 We are so excited to see familiar faces, make new friends, and celebrate with this incredible community.

Here's where you can find us:
🙏 Reconciling Ministries Worship Service —
Friday, June 19 | 7 PM | Maple Grove UMC
🎉 Stonewall Pride Parade & Festival —
Saturday, June 20 | Come find us at our booth!
⚾ Bat-n-Rouge — Sunday, June 21 | Gates open at noon | Dodge Park |
Watch the game from our tent!

UPDATE! The concert will be held inside tonight.
06/14/2026

UPDATE! The concert will be held inside tonight.

Looking forward to our annual outdoor jazz concert at Bethel International UMC! This is a free, family friendly event! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Help us spread the word - invite family, friends, neighbors, etc! See you there!

06/14/2026
This Sunday at 7 PM, Arch City Big Band brings the Big Band sound to our lawn for a free outdoor concert you won't want ...
06/12/2026

This Sunday at 7 PM, Arch City Big Band brings the Big Band sound to our lawn for a free outdoor concert you won't want to miss!

Grab your lawn chair, bring a friend or neighbor, and enjoy a summer evening of great music and great company.

Free & open to everyone — see you out there! 🌿
Sunday | 7 PM | On the Lawn

06/12/2026

Don't Miss This Sunday — The Bethel Bells Are Taking a Bow! 🔔
The Bethel Bells are wrapping up for the summer, and this Sunday at our 9 AM service is your last chance to hear them play until fall. If you've never heard them ring, now is the time — and if you're already a fan, you know you don't want to miss it. Come early, bring a friend, and send them off into summer with a full house.
Sunday | 9 AM

06/11/2026

This Sunday, as part of Pride Month, we welcome Rev. Dr. Israel Alvaran — United Methodist elder, human rights advocate, and the only out gay UMC clergy from the Philippines — to preach a message called Active Hope, rooted in Revelation 21:1-4. Hope is not passive. It shows up, speaks up, and refuses to let go. See you Sunday.

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1220 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH
43220

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 8:45am - 3:30pm

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