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May 1 wrap-up: Gay Clergy Ban Lifted, New Retirement Plan Approved
2 May, 2024
During a historic May 1 morning plenary session, one of the sources of heated, often painful, dispute at General Conference for the past 40 years was removed without debate: The denomination’s ban on ordaining “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” has been lifted. Additional petitions were passed that overturned other longstanding rules prohibiting clergy from officiating same-sex weddings or churches from hosting them. Another vote ended the policy thousands of churches had used to leave the denomination, but created a pathway for churches wishing to return. Throughout the day following…
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GC2024 May 1 Wrap up
May 1 wrap-up: Gay Clergy Ban Lifte…

During a historic May 1 morning plenary session, one of the sources of heated, often painful, dispute at General Conference for the past 40 years was…

Africa Univeristy
Let's Support Students at Afri…

Beloved friends in Christ Jesus I am so grateful that at every turn when I have encouraged your generosity to help the work of healing and hope, n…

General Conference
General Conference Continues this W…

The United Methodist Church General Conference is in session. The gathering will conclude on Friday, May 3. Last week was filled with worship, inspir…

Boxes of hope
Dublin Church Delivers Boxes of Lo…

Some students at Hopewell Elementary School in Dublin, Ohio live in poverty; a few are identified as unhoused. Jerome United Methodist Church, locate…

Bluffton
Unconventional Ministry Brings Univ…

When Rev. Marcella Ciccotelli stepped out of her car and onto the campus of Bluffton University she had no idea where God was leading her. But, she k…

AC 2024
God is Able! Get Ready for Annual C…

The 55th session of the West Ohio Annual Conference is set to convene from Wednesday, May 29 through June 1, 2024, at Capital University in Bexl…

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West Ohio Churches Receive VBS Mini…

Fifteen churches across West Ohio received help with their upcoming Vacation Bible School programs from the United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio.…

ERT
Basic & Recert ERT Classes to b…

UMCOR’s Early Response Team (ERT) Basic class will be offered on Saturday, May 11, 8:00 am-4:00 pm at Jerome UMC in Plain City. A four-hour recertifi…

Preschool
Preschool Training Day is May 23

Join us for a Preschool Training Day on Thursday, May 23, from 10am-4pm, at the West Ohio Conference Center, 32 Wesley Blvd, Worthington. We are hope…

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Urban Ministry Pop Up…

You are invited to an informative and exciting Urban Ministry Pop Up Shop on Saturday, May 4 from…

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08

2024 BOM Spring Meeting…

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10

2024 Psychological…

2024 Psychological Assessment Test- BOM Requirement The West Ohio Board of Ordained Ministry…

May
11

Early Response Team…

The eight hour basic class ERT training will teach you how to assist survivors of natural…

May
15

2024 Clergy Session

Dear Clergy and Lay Members of the Board of Ministry, One of the great joys I have as your…

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18

SRD 2024 Spring Ministry…

Doors open at 10:30 a.m., welcome and introductions at 11:00 a.m., lunch will be served at 11:…

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29

2024 Annual Conference

The 2024 West Ohio Annual Conference will be held Wednesday, May 29 - Saturday, June 1, 2024, in…

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29

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Community Development for All People (CD4AP) began the Healthy Eating and Living (HEAL) program in…

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29

Annual Conference

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Annual Conference Mission Opportunity - Come to Annual Conference early on May 29th to…