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        The 2008 West Ohio Annual Conference was held June 9-12, 2008 at Lakeside, Ohio, and more than 2600 United Methodists from West Ohio attended. The week was an informative and exciting one, with passionate worship, dynamic speaking, and generous spirits.
        Bishop Bruce R. Ough, resident West Ohio Bishop, presided over the conference and delivered the Episcopal Address. Special guests included Bishop William Willimon, Rev. Rudy Rasmus, and Bishop Rueben Job. On this website you’ll find lots of information about our week at Lakeside including videos, photos, news stories, and other links of interest.
        We invite you to share your comments and thoughts about this year’s Annual Conference on the blog below. If you have any questions about Annual Conference or this website, please contact Lisa Streight, Director of Communications.

"Love First" is the theme of the 39th Session of the West Ohio Annual Conference.
Why Love First?

UMC.org News

Super Bowl rivalry promotes health kits
Indiana, Louisiana churches compete for Haiti.

All Haiti scholarship students reported safe
LATEST: Quake, however, left many young scholars living on the streets.

Haiti journal: Deaconess, 82, cares for orphans
FROM REPORTER IN HAITI: Holly preaches and heals at Methodist Children’s Home.

UMCOR begins pilot aid project for Haitians
FROM TEAM IN HAITI: Relief agency distributing food to rural town. “God is happy,” a volunteer says.

Haiti quake survivors need food, medicine
Medical team discovered patients and staff at a hospital were without food.

Haiti hospital home to abandoned children
Two children left without parents by the quake have been adopted. “We pray for the others.”

Pastor calls on Wall Street to help Haiti
Financial leaders asked to tithe 10 percent of bonuses.

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Welcome to the West Ohio Annual Conference Connection