Serve
Sharing God's Love
At Bethany, we believe faith is more than something we believe. It is something we live. Jesus calls us to love our neighbors, care for those in need, and serve with compassion. Whether we're serving here in Purcellville or partnering with ministries beyond our community, we seek to share God's love through acts of kindness, generosity, and service. We invite everyone to discover the joy of serving alongside us.
Caring for our community
Bethany Blessings Box
Tree of Life
Bethany Blessing Box
Located behind the church, our Blessing Box provides food and essential items to anyone in need. The community is invited to both give and receive. Members of Bethany help keep the box stocked with non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, cleaning supplies, and other everyday necessities. Whether you choose to sponsor the box for a week or simply drop off donations when you're able, every gift helps care for our neighbors.
Tree of Life Ministries
Bethany partners with Tree of Life Ministries to care for our neighbors in the Purcellville area. Throughout the year, members of our congregation volunteer regularly with Tree of Life, prepare and serve meals at the Community Kitchen, collect food for the Food Pantry, support the Clothing Closet, and provide financial support through our mission giving.
By serving alongside Tree of Life, we help share Christ's love with individuals and families throughout our community.
Community Hospitality
Bethany enjoys being an active part of the Purcellville community. Throughout the year, we participate in local events such as the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival, the Fourth of July Parade, and the Christmas Parade, creating opportunities to welcome our neighbors and share God's love.
During the Fourth of July and Christmas parades, our church becomes a place of hospitality. We welcome parade-goers to stop by for seasonal refreshments, a quiet place to rest, and access to our restrooms. Whether someone needs a cold drink on a hot summer day, a warm beverage during the Christmas parade, or simply a few moments to catch their breath, we're glad to open our doors and offer a place of welcome.
Sometimes sharing God's love begins with something as simple as a smile, a refreshing drink, and a place to rest.
Christmas Parade
Beyond our community
Camp Overlook
Bethany is proud to support Camp Overlook in Keezletown, Virginia. We encourage children and youth to experience the life-changing ministry of Christian camping by sending campers and staff, providing camp scholarships and support, and helping young people grow in faith, build lasting friendships, and discover God's love.
Rise Against Hunger
Bethany has begun a new partnership with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church to support the work of Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief organization. Together, members of our congregations participate in meal-packing events that provide nutritious meals for people experiencing hunger around the world. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to working alongside others to meet human needs and share God's love in practical ways.
Just Neighbors
Bethany is grateful for our growing partnership with Just Neighbors. Members of our congregation volunteer at a legal clinic, supporting the ministry of providing high-quality immigration legal services with compassion, dignity, and respect. Through this partnership, we seek to extend Christ's welcome to those navigating the immigration process.
UMCOR
Through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), Bethany supports disaster response, humanitarian relief, and long-term recovery efforts around the world.
John 8:12 Mission Givers
Many of Bethany's mission and outreach ministries are made possible through our John 8:12 Mission Givers. The name comes from Jesus' words in John 8:12, reminding us that Christ calls us to be a light in the world through lives of faith, generosity, and service.
Members who feel called to make an additional commitment beyond their regular giving help support local outreach, regional ministries, and United Methodist mission efforts throughout the year. Individuals become John 8:12 Mission Givers by making a one-time gift of $120 or by committing to give $10 each month in addition to their regular offering. As a symbol of that commitment, Mission Givers receive a John 8:12 lapel pin.
Bethany also participates in the United Methodist Church's special offerings, supporting ministries of compassion, justice, education, disaster relief, and other mission opportunities around the world.
Join Us in Serving
There are many ways to serve at Bethany. Whether you're stocking the Blessing Box, volunteering with Tree of Life, supporting Camp Overlook, packing meals through Rise Against Hunger, serving through Just Neighbors, welcoming guests during community events, or supporting these ministries through prayer and giving, there is a place for you to serve. Ready to get involved? We'd love to help you find a place to serve.