Bethlehem is grateful to support these vital ministries both with our financial gifts and by working with our hands and feet to advance their mission in our community.

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  • Text reading 'FEED AMERICA FIRST' in blue with a blue star and red stripes above.

    Feed America First

    Founded by a member of Bethlehem UMC, Feed America First addresses local hunger relief efforts. We purchase and package rice and beans, and Share the Feast with our neighbors at Thanksgiving.

  • Christmas-themed logo for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Chick, featuring an airplane with a gift box tied with a red ribbon.

    Operation Christmas Child

    We prepare and fill shoeboxes that share the love of Jesus with children around the world.

  • Logo of Project Transformation Tennessee with a green human figure and a white cross

    Project Transformation

    For one week during the summer, Bethlehem UMC members and friends share our love of reading with our young neighbors.

  • Logo for Room in the Inn, featuring a blue square with a beige star and navy text.

    Room In The Inn

    Bethlehem UMC hosts ten men experiencing homeless every Saturday night through the winter months.

  • Logo of Global Ministries with a red abstract flame design and black text that reads "Global Ministries - The United Methodist Church."

    UMCOR Disaster Response

    When the need arises, Bethlehem UMC packs flood buckets and hygiene kits to be delivered directly to those affected by natural disaster.

  • Kathy’s Backpacks

    Bethlehem UMC packs and delivers backpacks for local elementary, middle, and high school students, so that each student can begin the year with a new backpack full of school supplies.

Bethlehem Sunday School classes and individuals also support these community ministries. Please contact the church office for more information about getting involved.

  • Logo for 25 Years of rebuilding lives, featuring a stylized green human figure with raised arms, with text reading 'BRIDGES domestic violence center' and an arc of text saying '25 Years of rebuilding lives' in purple and blue.

    Bridges Domestic Violence Center

    Bridges provides support and transitional housing for persons experiencing domestic violence. Bethlehem UMC provides hands-on support through Church Has Left the Building and our annual Angel Tree.

  • Logo of TraceWorks with stylized text and a multicolored circle in place of the letter 'o'.

    Graceworks

    Graceworks provides a first line of support for local folks in need.

  • Heifer International logo with stylized cow head and text

    Heifer International

    Heifer International that addresses food shortages and hunger internationally.

  • A tugboat with the word "LOVE" written on its side, combined with a red heart and the phrase "on wheels" in black text.

    Love on Wheels

    Founded by a member of our congregation, Love on Wheels provides a new suitcase full of supplies to children entering the DHS system. Bethlehem UMC provides hands-on support through Church Has Left the Building and our annual Angel Tree.

  • Black and white silhouette of a person climbing a mountain with a flag at the peak, and a sun or moon in the background.

    One Gen Away

    One Gen Away provides food support for those experiencing hunger.

  • Illustration of a mother holding a baby with radiating lines around them, suggesting warmth or divine presence.

    Miriam's Promise

    Previously led by a member of our congregation, Miriam’s Promise provides support for families experiencing unplanned pregnancies.