How to Join a Bethany Group or Get Involved at Bethany Church

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Bethany Groups meet in person at 10:15 AM on Sundays, between the 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM worship services, and the church describes them as available for all ages. If you want to join one, the practical starting point is to attend a Sunday service and use the 10:15 AM window to visit a group — or go to the church website and use the "Plan A Visit" page to get connected.

What Bethany Groups Are

Bethany Groups are the church's small-group gatherings. According to the church, they meet in person at 10:15 AM on Sundays, and there are groups for all ages — so you are not limited by your life stage when choosing one.

The 10:15 AM slot is deliberate: it sits between the two Sunday worship services (9:00 AM and 11:15 AM), so you can attend a group and still make it to either service.

Ways to Get Involved Beyond Groups

Bethany Church lists several involvement paths on its site. Which one fits you depends on what you're looking for:

Involvement option What the church says about it
Bethany Groups In-person small groups, Sundays at 10:15 AM, all ages
Worship services Sundays at 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM, in person or online
Bethany Kids Kids Worship at 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM; groups at 10:15 AM
Bethany Students Student Groups Sundays at 10:15 AM; Wednesday nights 6:00–8:00 PM
Prayer Listed as an involvement option on the site
Giving Online giving to support the church's mission
MidWeek AWANA Wednesdays 6:15–8:00 PM for children (ages 2 through 5th grade)

If you have children, note that the 10:15 AM hour is also when Kids and Student Groups meet — so a parent can attend an adult group while kids are in their own groups at the same time.

How to Actually Join

  1. Check the current schedule first. Service and group times can change around holidays or seasons, so confirm the 10:15 AM group time on the website before you go.
  2. Plan a visit. The church's "Plan A Visit" page is the intended entry point for newcomers — use it to let the church know you're coming and get directions.
  3. Attend a Sunday service. Services are at 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM, in person or via livestream on Facebook and YouTube. The church notes that if you've been watching online, it encourages you to come in person.
  4. Go to the 10:15 AM group hour. This is when Bethany Groups meet. Since groups cover all ages, ask on site which group fits you rather than assuming you need to pre-select one.
  5. Try a service or two before committing. Nothing on the site suggests a sign-up deadline or membership requirement to visit a group, so treat your first visit as a look-around.

Watching Online First

If you want to get a feel for the church before attending, every Sunday service is livestreamed at 9:00 AM and available on demand afterward, on Facebook and YouTube. This is a reasonable first step if you're new to the area or unsure about attending in person — but it won't connect you to a group, since Bethany Groups are described as meeting in person.

Common Questions

Do I need to sign up in advance? The site doesn't state a registration requirement for visiting a group. The "Plan A Visit" page is the recommended way to announce your first visit, but it functions as a planning tool rather than a stated prerequisite.

Is there a group for my age? The church says it has "groups of all ages," so the answer is likely yes — but the site doesn't publish a group directory, so you'll need to ask on site or contact the church to find the right one.

Can my kids come? Yes — Kids Worship and Student Groups run during the same 10:15 AM hour, with age-based classrooms from nursery (newborn–1 year) through elementary (K–5th grade).

What if I can only come on a weekday? Wednesday options exist for children and students: AWANA runs 6:15–8:00 PM, and Bethany Students meets 6:00–8:00 PM. For adults, the site only describes Sunday groups.

The most reliable next step is the church website itself: use "Plan A Visit" for directions and first-time info, and check the site for any updates to group times before Sunday.