Bethel has several adult Sunday School classes to choose from. Each group varies in age range and study material, but all offer a welcoming space to grow in faith and build meaningful relationships. It’s a time to learn, share, and enjoy community together.

Classes meet on Sundays at 10:00 AM — Join Us.

Builders

The Builders Class is a warm and caring group made up mostly of adults over 70 — both singles and married couples — who are actively involved in many of the missions and ministries at Bethel UMC. We rotate teachers from within our class each Sunday and use the UMC adult lesson book to guide our Bible study.

As we learn and serve together, we share life’s joys and challenges, offering love, support, and prayer for one another, our church, and our community. We also enjoy spending time together outside of class with fun fellowship events like Christmas and Valentine’s parties and other outings throughout the year.

We meet in Room E206 — just come in through the fountain doors and turn left.

We would love to have you join us!

John Wesley

The John Wesley Sunday School class began in 2022, and we’ve quickly become a close and caring group of about fifteen people. We enjoy an open discussion format each week, guided by a facilitator, where everyone’s thoughts and questions are welcome.

Our curriculum is a bit like a book club – we choose a book study together that usually lasts around six weeks. We also use the UMC Amplify series for short, meaningful lessons that tie right in with our discussions.

As part of our ongoing mission, we donate 50% of our weekly offering to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). It’s a simple but impactful way we can support ministry throughout the year – both near and far.

We’d love for you to join us! There’s always a seat open, and we look forward to welcoming new friends into our circle.

Aldersgate

This class launched in December 2024 as an extension of the John Wesley class, and we’ve been growing together ever since! Our class meets just across the hall from the church office, and we typically have 13–15 people each week. If you’re joining us for the first time, simply come through the doors by the fountain and turn left

We engage in discussion-based, facilitator-led book studies that help us grow in faith and understanding. Each week, we read ahead and come ready to reflect together — learning from Scripture and from one another as we deepen our walk with God.

We’re a mixed group of adults who are forming real friendships and a deep sense of mutual encouragement as we continue our journey of faith.

There’s always room for one more — we’d love to have you join us!

Special Education

We are a joyful, welcoming class for adults with special needs — a place where everyone is loved, valued, and reminded that there is no such thing as a disabled soul. Our time together is filled with music, learning, friendship, and God’s love.

We begin with singing some of our favorite songs, followed by a Bible lesson we can all enjoy and understand. We share prayer requests, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate each person’s unique gifts. Some friends love joining the congregation for worship in the sanctuary (“Big Church”), while others stay in our classroom area for creative art or hands-on activities. Both options are wonderful — everyone participates in the way that suits them best.

We meet in room S111. You can enter through the back door and turn left, or come through the fountain doors and turn right. We would love to welcome you!

Bethel Connects

Bethel Connects is a welcoming, multigenerational community of adults and youth, all growing in faith together. We explore Scripture and learn how God’s Word shapes our daily lives as followers of Christ. We believe that everyone, from our youngest disciples to our wisest members, has something valuable to share as we walk with Jesus.

We gather every Sunday from 10:00–10:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

Come connect, grow, and serve with us — we’d love to share the journey with you!

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