Bethel was founded in October of 1862. Bethel's founders were primarily farm families, and the church is located in the country 1 1/2 miles from the small village of Sharpsburg (which is located on Route 29 between Taylorville and Edinburg, Illinois). The charming country church has a small creek separating it from the Bethel Cemetery, which is up on a hill. Like the family farm, Bethel has adapted and changed to stay viable in the 21st century. While we greatly value our unique country location and farm connections, many of our members now live in cities and villages within 10-15 miles of the church (Edinburg is 2 1/2 miles northwest, Taylorville is 4 1/2 miles southeast).
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