This website is for the Bethany Beyond Walls Ministry at
Bethany United Methodist Church, Austin, TX!
(If you are looking for the main
Bethany UMC Website, click here.)
This is what we’re all about:
Bethany Beyond Our Walls is a community-focused movement. We pursue meaningful ways to engage with our neighbors by building genuine relationships with the people we encounter every day. Regardless of faith or background, we want everyone to know they are seen, valued, and loved by God. Our agenda is simple: Love God. Love our neighbors. Love like Jesus. We invite you to join us.
On this website, we also share ideas and resources to inspire us all to step outside our walls and show love to our neighbors.
Our agenda is simple:
Love God. Love our neighbors. Love like Jesus!
We’ve gathered a wealth of information to help us more fully envision ways we can love our neighbors, both at our own church and by looking at what other churches are doing around the world. We invite you to explore the pages, articles, and videos we’ve shared here to learn from individuals and churches who are passionately pursuing this work.
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
Matthew 22:36-40
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
At Bethany United Methodist Church, loving our neighbors and serving our community has always been a core part of our identity. We’re inviting you to join us in reaching beyond our walls. Let’s build open, authentic relationships and share God’s love with everyone—including those who have never been to a church, those with questions or doubts, anyone in need of a reminder that they are loved, just for being who they are.
By the way, if you are not a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas, but sense God calling you to get involved in loving our community more, let’s talk.
Site maintained by Kevin Gourley (kevin@gourley.com)
Bethany Beyond Walls Ministry Team