About Chester Bethel United Methodist Church
Chester Bethel United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in New Castle County, Delaware located at 2619 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810. Chester Bethel United Methodist Church was founded in 1873. As of April 2026, Chester Bethel United Methodist Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 8 Google reviews. The Chester Bethel United Methodist Church parish office answers at (302) 475-3549.
hester-Bethel Methodist Church is a Methodist church built in 1873 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The congregation, which dates to 1780 is the oldest Methodist congregation which has continuously gathered in the state of Delaware.
When does Chester Bethel United Methodist Church hold services?
Chester Bethel United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Thursday 9 AM–1 PM, Friday 9 AM–1 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9–11:45 AM, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 AM–1 PM, Wednesday Closed. All times are local to Wilmington, DE.
- Thursday
- 9 AM–1 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–1 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 9–11:45 AM
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–1 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
Ministries and programs at Chester Bethel United Methodist Church
- · Chester Bethel Preschool
Where is Chester Bethel United Methodist Church located?
Chester Bethel United Methodist Church is located at 2619 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810. The building sits at coordinates 39.83202, -75.49991, placing it in Wilmington, DE 19810.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Chester Bethel United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 19810 area around Chester Bethel United Methodist Church is home to 25,569 residents with a median household income of $102,884 and a median age of 47.4 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 Chester Bethel 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.
Churches founded the same year as Chester Bethel United Methodist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1873 are indexed in Churches List.
- St. Cecilia New York, NY
- Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church Houston, TX
- First Baptist Church Rome, GA
- Saint Thomas Episcopal Church North Charleston, SC
- Trinity Episcopal Church Dallas, TX
Chester Bethel United Methodist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Chester Bethel United Methodist Church
- What denomination is Chester Bethel United Methodist Church?
- This parish is part of the Methodist tradition.
- What are the service times at Chester Bethel United Methodist Church?
- Published hours: Thursday 9 AM–1 PM, Friday 9 AM–1 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9–11:45 AM, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 AM–1 PM, Wednesday Closed
- What is the phone number for Chester Bethel United Methodist Church?
- You can reach the parish at (302) 475-3549.
- Where is Chester Bethel United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 2619 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810.
- When was Chester Bethel United Methodist Church founded?
- Founded in 1873.
- How do visitors rate Chester Bethel United Methodist Church?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 8 Google reviews.
- Is Chester Bethel United Methodist Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Chester Bethel United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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