Bethany United Methodist Church has always been very intentional about loving our neighbors, serving the local community and around the world. This has always been an important part of “who we are” at Bethany. Even though we have done SO much already, actually there is so much more we can do to love our local neighbors, in new ways, reaching more people with God’s love.
Here are some examples of more traditional “missions” work we have done to serve the community:
- Fresh Food for All
Offering fresh produce right to the people that need it! - Feed My People
Prepare breakfast for those struggling with hunger. - Samaritan Health Ministries
Provides medical & dental care to the uninsured in our community. - Bethany’s Stephen Ministry
Bethany’s Stephen Ministers are here to listen and care for members of our congregation and community who experience difficult life transitions. - Special Needs Ministries
Our doors and hearts are open to special needs children, youth, and adults. They can participate in any of our Sunday School classes, worship services, or other activities. Whatever your age or disability, we want to assist you in finding your place within the Bethany family. We offer both spiritual and social opportunities to grow and to serve. - Ministry for Adults with Dementia
House of Friends – This program is offered free of charge to individuals with dementia who are being cared for at home by family members. It is a weekly program designed to give the family caregiver a four-hour respite. - All God’s People
Adult Special Needs – We offer a Sunday School class for cognitively impaired adults, All God’s People, as well as quarterly community-wide social events. We also provide opportunities for children and youth to participate in typical Sunday School classes. - Austin Disaster Relief Network Volunteer (ADRN)
ADRN provides disaster relief services in our region. - Community Services Reimagined (CSR)
Provide furniture & small household items for clients regaining their independence. - Drive a Senior Northwest
Assist elderly clients with transportation. - Reveal Resource Center
A faith-based nonprofit providing food and clothes to those in need. - Hill Country Community Ministries
Donate non-perishable food and personal goods. - Blood Drive
Bethany host the Mobile Blood Donation Center on our campus 4 times each year. - UMCOR Disaster Relief
UMCOR is consistently among the first teams on the ground providing aide when disasters occur. - Hands on Housing
Help paint and repair homes for low income families! - Mobility Worldwide
Reflecting the love of God by bringing the gift of mobility and dignity to those in developing countries who are unable to walk. - Missional Work for the people of Malawi, Africa
Partnering with Drops of Grace and Somebody Cares Ministries - Benevolence Counseling
Helping people seeking financial assistance with rent and utilities. - Food Pantry
We offer in-house food pantry. - Bags of Grace
A ministry of love to the homeless living on the streets of Austin. - Backpack Drives
- Diaper Drives
- And SO many more…