Bethany's Various Ministries

The United Methodist Church exists for the mission of
"making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world".

The local church is where this mission is fleshed out through ministry.

Bethany's ministries are organized around the N.O.W. Ministry Model.
Through Nurture Ministries, Outreach Ministries, and Witness Ministries,
we keep step with what God is doing in our neighborhood.

​Sunday School Classes

Bethany's adult Sunday School Classes meet at 11:00 on Sunday mornings. Each class has its own distinct culture, and is open to all people who'd like to join. The best way to find a good fit is to try one! 

Children's Ministries​

Our Children's Ministry is very active with a Children's Church offered each week during our 10:00 Church Service, and Sunday School classes. There are lots of fun activities throughout the year. Please contact Julie Weed and Wanda Meyers, Children's Ministry Co-Directors, through the church office for more information.

Nurture Ministries

​Nurture Ministries focuses on congregational care and fellowship opportunities within our church, including Worship, Children's Ministries, Small Groups and Sunday School Groups, Bible Studies, Special Events, and Shared Meals.

Outreach Ministries

Outreach Ministries focuses on what we do for those who don't come to Bethany, but whom we want to love like God does.  Bethany is connectional, we apportion part of every donation to meet the needs of ministries around the world.  Locally, Bethany ministers through partnerships with a warming shelter, James Island Outreach, Young life, deliverance ministries, Salkehatchie, Wesley Foundation, Epworth Children's Home, Red Bird Mission, and by visiting local senior living facilities.

Witness Ministries

Witness Ministries is about sharing our  faith stories with the greater community, inviting people to our campus, and living our faith by word and deed. Our work majors in hospitality. and connection so that others may know Christ through invitation, Communications and Virtual Connection, Dedicated Sundays, Hospitality Ministry including pancake suppers, fish frys and barbeques; Dedicated Sundays, Lenten Luncheon Series, Outdoor Concerts, Old Fashioned October with the Pumpkin Patch, Live Nativity, Outdoor Concerts, and other community events.

Music Ministries

We have a vibrant and growing music ministry. Under our new Music Ministry Director, Mary Kay, the Chancel Choir is meeting for practices. Additionally, she is training a group of members to play the hand bells - no prior ability or experience required. Please get ahold of Mary Kay through our church office if you would like to join our worship team.

​United Methodist Women
​United Methodist Men

Both our UMW and UMM are made up of people  of all ages who meet once a month for friendship, food, Bible study and mission. Meetings are postponed until January 2022.

James Island Outreach

Bethany partners with many other churches on James Island to support the work of James Island Outreach, a community focused ministry of crisis relief and ongoing assistance which supports those most in need on James Island. To learn more, check out jioutreach.org or click on the button below.

Charleston Wesley Foundation

Bethany participates with other area churches to provide support to this foundation as they connect the college students of our community with the Gospel. To learn more, go to charlestonwesleyonline.org or click on the button below.

Faith, Activity, and Nutrition (FAN) Program

An evidence-based program that can help congregations and communities improve their physical health through increased opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating, with the ultimate goal of reducing chronic disease and enhancing quality of life in UMC members, clergy and surrounding church communities.

Check out Some of our Past Events!

Ministry Fair and Ribbon Cutting of Friendship Hall