Bethel United Church of Christ was founded in 1896. The church has gone through many changes and adaptations throughout its 100+ years of existence.
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On August 25, 1896, sixteen dedicated persons decided to form a church. The first "meeting house" was built in 1899, and was located about two miles from the present location. The late Rev. J.W. Dofflemyer served the church as the first pastor, which was in the days of the circuit riders.
The church was moved to its present site in 1927 when a new sanctuary was erected. At that time the late Rev. J.W. Walters was serving as pastor. This church was named Bethel Christian Church. We later joined with the Congregationalists to form Bethel Congregational Christian, and still later we merged with the Evangelical and Reformed Churches to create Bethel United Church of Christ.
If you would like to learn about our church history, please call us: 540-298-1197
The church was moved to its present site in 1927 when a new sanctuary was erected. At that time the late Rev. J.W. Walters was serving as pastor. This church was named Bethel Christian Church. We later joined with the Congregationalists to form Bethel Congregational Christian, and still later we merged with the Evangelical and Reformed Churches to create Bethel United Church of Christ.
If you would like to learn about our church history, please call us: 540-298-1197