About Bethea United Methodist Church
Bethea United Methodist Church is a Methodist parish located at 4020 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC, 28056.
Where is Bethea United Methodist Church located?
Bethea United Methodist Church is located at 4020 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC, 28056. The building sits at coordinates 35.24315, -81.13559, placing it in Gastonia, NC 28056.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 28, 2026.
The neighborhood around Bethea United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 28056 area around Bethea United Methodist Church is home to 35,493 residents with a median household income of $86,118 and a median age of 42.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Bethea United Methodist Church
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at Bethea United Methodist Church
Questions and answers about Bethea United Methodist Church
- What denomination is Bethea United Methodist Church?
- This parish is part of the Methodist tradition.
- Where is Bethea United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 4020 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC, 28056.
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