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United Methodist Church serving Clio, Michigan

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Listen Now: Prepare for Jesus – Celebrate the Light – Christmas Eve

Listen Now: Prepare for Jesus – Celebrate the Light – Christmas Eve

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Prepare for Jesus – An Advent Study series – Download all of our Advent/Christmas materials and view all of our events.

Christmas Eve – December 24th 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm

Message: She Said Yes! – Listen Now!

Featuring candle lighting and Holy Communion

Pastor LuAnn Rourke

During worship, we sing Silent Night by candlelight. Here’s what the sanctuary looks like.

Silent Night - Christmas Even Sanctuary

 

During the 7:00pm worship, we also have a special family time. All ages gather up front to play carols on the Happy Bells. Here’s how this looks. It’s a highlight for many kids.

Happy Bells

 

After Communion, we watched this video

 

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The Book of James – Be Careful What you Ask For: 4 Part Series in Sept/Oct 2021

September 2021 – We had a few messages in between series

Sermon Stumpers – Questions from the congregation in Summer 2021

Lay Speakers We had 3 messages in the summer 2021 from our lay speakers Marc Middleton & Tom Hendricks

Courageous Conversations – a 4 Part Sermon Series in April/May 2021

Special Sundays (including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Annual Conference Sunday, Independence Day, Labor Day)

View all past online worship experience choices

Youth Social Media Links

Missions

Mission Projects – 2021

Everyone can participate!

  • Ongoing – LOVE Pantry – Accepting cash donations and non-perishable food donations
    • Fill a grocery bag from the gathering area labelled with a current need
  • 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 available or Join Online

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.

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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 (June 2021):

Mon – Thurs 9am – 4pm Closed Fridays

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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!