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You are here: Home / From the Pastor / Pastor's Page - From Pastor Cathi / Letter from Pastor Cathi – June 2018

Letter from Pastor Cathi – June 2018

July 2, 2018 By Marc Middleton

 

Dear friends,

In the span of 7 days in late March, I found myself in two very different settings, in the midst of two conversations that seemed to be diametrically opposed to one another. I struggled in each of them, and reality requires that I treat them both as having truth, rather than seeing either one as fully right or wrong. They were settings and conversations related to safety.

Webster defines “safe” as: protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost. Common synonyms are: secure, shielded, guarded, out of harm’s way. “Safe” has a high value among human beings, it is a component of survival, it is what we want for our children and other vulnerable persons. It is why we lock our doors, or turn on lights in the dark, or stop at red lights. We expect, we demand that our food, our cars, our medicines, and our appliances have high safety ratings. Safety is so important to us that we create an illusion of safety even where it does not exist, and we are shattered when that illusion falls short of reality. It is necessary to our physical, emotional and mental health to feel safe, and we cannot thrive in a continuous state of high anxiety or threat. Men and women who face constant unpredictable danger on active military duty often return home with PTSD and other stress-based illness. So it makes sense to want to be, or to at least feel that we are, safe.

 

I attended the ALICE training offered by the Flint Township police one Thursday (See the info about ALICE in this Newsletter) along with some others from our church. We learned some very practical ways to be more aware and better prepared to face a potential threat in our church building. We heard many non-violent ways of saving the most people from harm, along with advice for those who carry a concealed weapon and might choose to fire. We were told what to do when the police arrive, in order to help identify the intruder and avoid confusion. We were taught how to be as safe as possible in the midst of an unthinkable event.

 

The following Thursday, I joined the choir as part of the Living Last Supper. Although Jesus has very little dialogue in the drama, the words of his disciples rang loud and clear. Someone would betray him. Someone would deny knowing him. Most would flee, and Jesus would be crucified. Crucified – not because God demanded or orchestrated his execution, but because he challenged the power and control held by those in high places of government and religion. For three years, Jesus continued to speak the truth, to live a message of mercy and forgiveness, of equality and worth for all people. He not only turned over the tables in the Temple, he overturned the social structure, threatening those whose power and prestige rested in the status quo. Every day, he stepped out of the safe places and preached God’s justice and compassion to a world that did not want to change. Every day, he ignored the warnings of those who tried to silence and keep him safe. Every day, he gave up his personal safety and chose to heal and teach and love – to show us who God is. And then, one day, they arrested and tortured and crucified him. He did not back down or defend himself. He did not retaliate, he did not fight back, and he did not draw a sword. He submitted to the hateful violence of others, and offered forgiveness and mercy instead.

 

So, these two experiences leave me struggling with what God wants of me in the face of violence today. My heart and mind wrestle with many difficult questions: What does it mean to follow Jesus when it will cost me my life? After taking preventive and evasive steps to avoid an intruder, is a violent response my only choice? Or am I called to live, and to respond, differently because I have chosen to follow Jesus? Is how I live more important than the time / way in which I die? Is there peace to be found in giving up the illusion of complete safety and the chronic anxiety of searching for it? And, if I embrace a non-violent response for myself, do I have the right to impose it on others? As a community of faith, what response will we choose and claim for ourselves?

 

These are challenging and uncomfortable questions. In a day when physical, emotional and spiritual violence surround us, they are also very important questions. I hope that you will pray into them, that you will attend the ALICE training to be offered June 10, and that you will talk with me and with one another about your struggles and insights. We are called by God to do so, that we might find God’s wisdom together.                                                                           Shalom, Pastor Cathi

 

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About Marc Middleton

Marc joined the church staff as Youth Director in December 2015. Marc comes to Bethany from Mt. Morris First UMC. Marc has a passion for working with the youth and bringing the message of the Gospel to the young people in a relatable way. Over the years, Marc assumed more responsibility and is currently our Director of Children's and Youth Ministries. He's also an avid online gamer. Connect with him on social media through the Youth Channels or connect via email to learn more about his programming for youth and children in our community. If you are interested in working with the youth as a tutor, mentor, on recreation or games or have another interest, reach out to Marc!

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Commission on Education

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Commission on Education

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Men’s Night Out

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Intercessory Prayer

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CORE

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CORE

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Wednesday Night Live

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Wednesday Night Live

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Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

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Bethany Band Rehearsal

Ross Doolittle leads our Bethany Band. Do you play an instrument? Clarinet, oboe, trumpet, flute, saxophone? We like ALL instruments in band. Come and play a few tunes with us!

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Knitting Group

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AA

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Grief Support Group

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Worship – Online Or In Person

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Worship Design Team – Zoom

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Worship Design Team – Zoom

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Choir Rehearsal

May 10 @ 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Recurring

Choir Rehearsal

Rachel Deshone leads our choir with Ross Doolittle as accompanist. All are welcome to join the choir, we are looking for new singers, no matter your skill level! Come & […]

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

VIBE – 5th thru 12th

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VIBE – 5th thru 12th

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Men’s Night Out

May 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Men’s Night Out

Jerry Mowl would like you to know that Men's Night Out is meeting each Tuesday night at 6pm - just without any food or beverages at this time! Please feel […]

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Intercessory Prayer

Intercessory Prayer
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Intercessory Prayer

Join together in prayer

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Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

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Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

Ross Doolittle leads our Hand Bell Choir

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Bethany Band Rehearsal

May 11 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Bethany Band Rehearsal

Ross Doolittle leads our Bethany Band. Do you play an instrument? Clarinet, oboe, trumpet, flute, saxophone? We like ALL instruments in band. Come and play a few tunes with us!

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Backpack group

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Knitting Group

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1 event, 16

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Worship Design Team – Zoom

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Worship Design Team – Zoom

Interested in designing meaningful worship experiences for our congregation? See Pastor Cathi and join us weekly on Zoom as we plan and prepare for worship services.

4 events, 17

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Choir Rehearsal

May 17 @ 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Recurring

Choir Rehearsal

Rachel Deshone leads our choir with Ross Doolittle as accompanist. All are welcome to join the choir, we are looking for new singers, no matter your skill level! Come & […]

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

VIBE – 5th thru 12th

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VIBE – 5th thru 12th

VIBE is our Youth Fellowship program that invites all 5th - 12th graders to come to the church after school and hang out with each other. We offer a quiet […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Men’s Night Out

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Men’s Night Out

Jerry Mowl would like you to know that Men's Night Out is meeting each Tuesday night at 6pm - just without any food or beverages at this time! Please feel […]

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Intercessory Prayer

Intercessory Prayer
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Intercessory Prayer

Join together in prayer

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Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

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Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

Ross Doolittle leads our Hand Bell Choir

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Bethany Band Rehearsal

May 18 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Bethany Band Rehearsal

Ross Doolittle leads our Bethany Band. Do you play an instrument? Clarinet, oboe, trumpet, flute, saxophone? We like ALL instruments in band. Come and play a few tunes with us!

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

UMW Ruth Circle

United Methodist Women
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UMW Ruth Circle

UMW Ruth Circle meets for fellowship

3 events, 19

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Backpack group

May 19 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm EDT Recurring

Backpack group

On Thursdays at noon we pack up the backpacks that get delivered to our local elementary school on Fridays. Each backpack contains food for the weekend for one of our […]

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Knitting Group

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Knitting Group

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6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

AA

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AA

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10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Worship – Online Or In Person

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Worship – Online Or In Person

Come & Worship in the Sanctuary - View Details on protocols and Covid Safety Measures here OR if you'd prefer to stay home, please join us on our Facebook page […]

2 events, 23

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Worship Design Team – Zoom

May 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT Recurring

Worship Design Team – Zoom

Interested in designing meaningful worship experiences for our congregation? See Pastor Cathi and join us weekly on Zoom as we plan and prepare for worship services.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Ad Board

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Ad Board

A meeting for anyone in the church and all members of the Ad Board

4 events, 24

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

Choir Rehearsal

May 24 @ 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Recurring

Choir Rehearsal

Rachel Deshone leads our choir with Ross Doolittle as accompanist. All are welcome to join the choir, we are looking for new singers, no matter your skill level! Come & […]

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

VIBE – 5th thru 12th

May 24 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Recurring

VIBE – 5th thru 12th

VIBE is our Youth Fellowship program that invites all 5th - 12th graders to come to the church after school and hang out with each other. We offer a quiet […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Men’s Night Out

May 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Men’s Night Out

Jerry Mowl would like you to know that Men's Night Out is meeting each Tuesday night at 6pm - just without any food or beverages at this time! Please feel […]

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Intercessory Prayer

Intercessory Prayer
May 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm UTC-4 Recurring

Intercessory Prayer

Join together in prayer

3 events, 25

10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

UMW Tabitha Circle

United Methodist Women
May 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT Recurring

UMW Tabitha Circle

The UMW Tabitha Circle gathers for fellowship

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

May 25 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT Recurring

Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

Ross Doolittle leads our Hand Bell Choir

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Bethany Band Rehearsal

May 25 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Bethany Band Rehearsal

Ross Doolittle leads our Bethany Band. Do you play an instrument? Clarinet, oboe, trumpet, flute, saxophone? We like ALL instruments in band. Come and play a few tunes with us!

3 events, 26

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Recurring

Backpack group

May 26 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm EDT Recurring

Backpack group

On Thursdays at noon we pack up the backpacks that get delivered to our local elementary school on Fridays. Each backpack contains food for the weekend for one of our […]

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Recurring

Knitting Group

May 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT Recurring

Knitting Group

Come to the prayer room, bring a project and knit with friends

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

AA

May 26 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

AA

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1 event, 29

10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Worship – Online Or In Person

May 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am EDT Recurring

Worship – Online Or In Person

Come & Worship in the Sanctuary - View Details on protocols and Covid Safety Measures here OR if you'd prefer to stay home, please join us on our Facebook page […]

1 event, 30

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Worship Design Team – Zoom

May 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT Recurring

Worship Design Team – Zoom

Interested in designing meaningful worship experiences for our congregation? See Pastor Cathi and join us weekly on Zoom as we plan and prepare for worship services.

3 events, 31

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

Choir Rehearsal

May 31 @ 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Recurring

Choir Rehearsal

Rachel Deshone leads our choir with Ross Doolittle as accompanist. All are welcome to join the choir, we are looking for new singers, no matter your skill level! Come & […]

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

VIBE – 5th thru 12th

May 31 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Recurring

VIBE – 5th thru 12th

VIBE is our Youth Fellowship program that invites all 5th - 12th graders to come to the church after school and hang out with each other. We offer a quiet […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Men’s Night Out

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Men’s Night Out

Jerry Mowl would like you to know that Men's Night Out is meeting each Tuesday night at 6pm - just without any food or beverages at this time! Please feel […]

3 events, 1

10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

UMW Board Meeting

United Methodist Women
June 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT Recurring

UMW Board Meeting

UMW Board gathers in the lounge to prepare for the upcoming activities and coordinate the circles.

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

June 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT Recurring

Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

Ross Doolittle leads our Hand Bell Choir

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Bethany Band Rehearsal

June 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Bethany Band Rehearsal

Ross Doolittle leads our Bethany Band. Do you play an instrument? Clarinet, oboe, trumpet, flute, saxophone? We like ALL instruments in band. Come and play a few tunes with us!

3 events, 2

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Recurring

Backpack group

June 2 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm EDT Recurring

Backpack group

On Thursdays at noon we pack up the backpacks that get delivered to our local elementary school on Fridays. Each backpack contains food for the weekend for one of our […]

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Recurring

Knitting Group

June 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT Recurring

Knitting Group

Come to the prayer room, bring a project and knit with friends

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

AA

June 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

AA

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May 1
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Worship – Online Or In Person

May 2
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Worship Design Team – Zoom

May 3
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Choir Rehearsal

May 3 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Recurring

VIBE – 5th thru 12th

May 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT Recurring

Commission on Education

May 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Men’s Night Out

May 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm UTC-4 Recurring

Intercessory Prayer

May 4
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UMW Board Meeting

May 4 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT Recurring

CORE

May 4 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT Recurring

Wednesday Night Live

May 4 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT Recurring

Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

May 4 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Bethany Band Rehearsal

May 5
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Backpack group

May 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT Recurring

Knitting Group

May 5 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

AA

May 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm UTC-4 Recurring

Grief Support Group

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Worship – Online Or In Person

May 9
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Worship Design Team – Zoom

May 10
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Choir Rehearsal

May 10 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Recurring

VIBE – 5th thru 12th

May 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Men’s Night Out

May 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm UTC-4 Recurring

Intercessory Prayer

May 11
May 11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT Recurring

Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

May 11 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Bethany Band Rehearsal

May 12
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Backpack group

May 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT Recurring

Knitting Group

May 12 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

AA

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Worship – Online Or In Person

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Worship Design Team – Zoom

May 17
May 17 @ 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Recurring

Choir Rehearsal

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VIBE – 5th thru 12th

May 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Men’s Night Out

May 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm UTC-4 Recurring

Intercessory Prayer

May 18
May 18 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT Recurring

Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

May 18 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Bethany Band Rehearsal

May 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT Recurring

UMW Ruth Circle

May 19
May 19 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm EDT Recurring

Backpack group

May 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT Recurring

Knitting Group

May 19 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

AA

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May 22
May 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am EDT Recurring

Worship – Online Or In Person

May 23
May 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT Recurring

Worship Design Team – Zoom

May 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm UTC-4 Recurring

Ad Board

May 24
May 24 @ 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Recurring

Choir Rehearsal

May 24 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Recurring

VIBE – 5th thru 12th

May 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Men’s Night Out

May 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm UTC-4 Recurring

Intercessory Prayer

May 25
May 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT Recurring

UMW Tabitha Circle

May 25 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT Recurring

Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

May 25 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Bethany Band Rehearsal

May 26
May 26 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm EDT Recurring

Backpack group

May 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT Recurring

Knitting Group

May 26 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

AA

May 29
May 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am EDT Recurring

Worship – Online Or In Person

May 30
May 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT Recurring

Worship Design Team – Zoom

May 31
May 31 @ 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Recurring

Choir Rehearsal

May 31 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Recurring

VIBE – 5th thru 12th

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Men’s Night Out

June 1
June 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT Recurring

UMW Board Meeting

June 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT Recurring

Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

  • There are no events on this day.
May 29
May 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am EDT Recurring

Worship – Online Or In Person

May 30
May 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT Recurring

Worship Design Team – Zoom

May 31
May 31 @ 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Recurring

Choir Rehearsal

May 31 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Recurring

VIBE – 5th thru 12th

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Men’s Night Out

June 1
June 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT Recurring

UMW Board Meeting

June 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT Recurring

Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal

June 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

Bethany Band Rehearsal

June 2
June 2 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm EDT Recurring

Backpack group

June 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT Recurring

Knitting Group

June 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Recurring

AA

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
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Rewatch previous video worship with one of the following links:

Visit our Facebook Page Videos Tab to view all of our recent videos

Pastor Cathi’s Retirement Series – In the Season after Easter as she prepares for retirement, Pastor Cathi shares some of her favorite books and then some memorable songs with us.

Lent In Plain Sight – Our Lenten Series for 2022. From Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday

Epiphany 2022 – A collection of worship after Easter in January/February of 2022.

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  • Vimeo
  • YouTube

Missions

Mission Projects – 2022

Everyone can participate!

  • Ongoing – LOVE Pantry – Accepting cash donations and non-perishable food donations
  • Knitting with Jesus – Meets on Thursdays @ 1pm
  • Aluminum & Steel Tabs and Bottle Caps – Den & Karen Nichols collect these in support of Ronald McDonald House, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The monies earned from this collection go to providing a place for families to stay at Ronald McDonald house while their children are being treated there.
  • Ongoing – Collect items for Operation Christmas Child.  Toys, hygiene products, crayons, hats, gloves, etc. must be able to fit in shoe box, no liquids, and no weapon or war like toys. Bring them to church office or youth ministry!

If you have a need or can fulfill a need in our community, please connect with our church office.

Regular Worship Activities

Bethany United Methodist Church - Clio, MI

We are worshipping in person and online.  Please stay in touch with us here on our website and on our Facebook page.

Watch and See!

Sunday:

9am – Sunday School – In Person – All Ages

10:30am – In Person or Online Worship on Facebook

Learn about Activities for Youth & Children


1st Sunday  – Communion – The UMC has an open table.

1st Thursday of every month – Grief Support Group at 7pm.

Praise God through Bible study, music, and fellowship. Bible study groups for youth and adults available.

Prayer Requests

Are you in need of prayer? Do you want a member of our congregation or pastoral team to contact you, a family member or a friend? Please feel free to reach out to us with your prayer requests, or to share your joys or the ways that God is working in your life.

Prayer Request Form





Prayer Requests
Join Bethany United Methodist Church in Clio, Michigan on the mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Keep in Touch!

Bethany United Methodist Church
353 Vienna Street
P.O. Box 327
Clio, Michigan 48420
Phone: 810-686-5151
Email Us!

Current Office Hours:

Mon – Thurs 9am – 4pm Closed Fridays

Staff at lunch from 12pm to 1pm. 

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Meet Pastor Cathi

Pastor Cathi HuvaereWould you like to visit with Pastor Cathi? We could meet in your home or in a nearby restaurant during the day or early evening. If you would welcome a visit, please let me know. Just call the church office to set up a time. I look forward to getting to know you!

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