WELCOME
Bethel united church of Jesus Christ ministry is a vibrant church with a multi-generational congregation with ministries that span/serve all ages.
The congregation is made up of families with deep roots that can be traced to the very inception of the church as well as individuals and families who have joined/connected along the way.
With such a diverse congregation our leadership is committed to honour our past/history/legacy while casting/charting a vision for a dynamic future together as a family.
Our worship is a unique fusion of both traditional hymns and contemporary expressions of praise and worship.
Together as a congregation we are committed to “living together in the unity of God’s love with faith in Christ Jesus.
To Live and To Love. That sums up what our church is about and guides everything we do as a community of believers.
OUR MISSION
“TO LIVE IN THE UNITY OF GOD’S LOVE THROUH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST”
WHO WE ARE
Jesus told his followers to make disciples throughout all the world. Our “world” is the city of Birmingham, and we want to help as many people as possible in our city to come to know Jesus in the power of his Spirit and to fulfil his purpose for their lives.
Bethel is a vibrant church with a multi-generational congregation with ministries that span/serve all ages.
The congregation is made up of families with deep roots that can be traced to the very inception of the church as well as individuals and families who have joined/connected along the way.
With such a diverse congregation our leadership is committed to honour our past/history/legacy while casting/charting a vision for a dynamic future together as a family.
Our worship is a unique fusion of both traditional hymns and contemporary expressions of praise and worship.
Together as a congregation we are committed to “living together in the unity of God’s love with faith in Christ Jesus.
To Live and To Love. That sums up what our church is about and guides everything we do as a community of believers.
We would love for you to join us during one of our weekly services and consider joining us in this life together of believing, experiencing, and doing.
MEET OUR PASTOR
+BISHOP DEXTER E. EDMUND
Bishop Dexter Edmund serves as the Senior Pastor of Bethel United Church, 2 Gibson Rd, Birmingham and Bethel Church in Bristol, England. The legacy of ministry extends deep within his family, both his maternal grandparents were preachers; and his father Bishop Gerald and his mother, Evangelist Sweedie Edmund (both deceased) were both former Pastors in Bethel. A graduate of both Morgan State University (BA Political Science) and Southeastern University (MA Ministerial Leadership) Bishop Edmund served as the Lead Pastor of the New Dimensions Church in Lanham, Maryland for 23 years. Bishop’s faithful obedience to return to the United Kingdom to serve Bethel the church in which he traces his spiritual roots and heritage is testament to his vision of apostolic succession in the 21st century and beyond. During the 2021 Holy Convocation, Bishop was appointed as the Presiding Bishop of the Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic) U.K. & Europe, and now also serves as the District Bishop for Bethel District 1. Married to Lady Yolanda, for 34 years a graduate of Howard University, they are the parents of 3 amazing adult children, Dejay, Daniel, and DeAnn, from whom they have learned authenticity, transparency, and generosity respectively, and two grandsons, Ky and Rafi.
Bishop Edmund will forever honour the memory and ministries of Bishop Sydney A. Dunn and Bishop Monroe R. Saunders as the apostolic fathers that helped to shape his life and ministry. He asks always for the prayers of the saints because prayer accomplishes MUCH!!