Fellowship through Small Groups
Bethel Fellowship Groups
Neighborhood Groups meet regularly for spiritual transformation and fellowship. You can call or Email our church office to find a group that suits your time and location.
Bill Hulbert’s Neighborhood Group
Bill Hulbert’s Neighborhood Group is studying the book of Luke. We meet monthly on the 3rd Sunday at 7:00 p.m. We meet at a different home each month and members share in leading the lesson. If anyone who is not already a member is interested in joining, please call Bill Hulbert at 803.787.2077. For information on this group, please contact the church office at 803.787.3058.
Lois McNair’s Neighborhood Group
For information on this group, please contact the church office at 803.787.3058.
Kimberly Wilson’s Neighborhood Group
Contact the church office or Kimberly Wilson at 803.315.6578 for meeting dates and more information.
Bonnie Lutz’s Neighborhood Group
This new neighborhood group meets the third Saturday of each month at the Chick-fil-a on Decker Blvd. Come enjoy a good breakfast and good fellowship. Everyone is welcome.
Family Night Supper
Share a covered dish supper with family and friends. We will enjoy a meal together followed by a brief program. Check the calendar of events for specific dates and times as they are scheduled.
Bethel United Methodist Women
The UMW is an organization of women whose purpose is to be a community seeking to know God, to develop supportive fellowship, and to be in mission to others. Activities and programs focus on women’s and children’s concerns, social issues, ecumenical relations, Bible Study, personal growth and caring interaction. Monthly meetings are held September through May and include either a social hour with refreshments, breakfast, supper or tea. Please refer to the Calendar of Events for specific information. Child care is provided. Smaller groups called circles also meet monthly in members’ homes. Any woman may join the UMW, and being a church member is not a requirement.
Bethel United Methodist Men
United Methodist Men is a fellowship of men who seek to grow spiritually and who seek to bring Jesus Christ into all their relationships. This group undertakes several service projects for the congregation and community. They meet monthly – September through May – on the 2nd Saturdays at 8:30 a.m., for breakfast, inspiration, and a program. The men host a fundraising barbecue in the spring (chicken) and in the fall (pork).
Walk to Emmaus
Many of Bethel UMC’s members have participated in the Walk to Emmaus, a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. The 72-hour retreat weekend under the leadership of laity and clergy includes presentations, discussion groups, communion, meditation and prayer. Men and women attend separate weekends.
To participate in the walk contact Emmaus of the Midlands.
For more program information see the Emmaus website.
Bethel Youth Groups
Youth groups are having great adventures throughout the year at Bethel Methodist Columbia. Come and join in the fun and exciting events young people are discovering!
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Bethel UMC has a Daisy Girl Scout Troop for girls 5K through 1st Grade. For meeting schedule information contact the church office at 803.787.3058.