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January 15, 2019The Bible instructs all of God's children to build Sabbath time into their lives. For clergy to truly have a Sabbath, it is oftentimes necessary to get away from home! Lakeside Chautauqua is making that possible. Lakeside invites United... continue reading -
January 15, 2019Sam Rodriguez has been named the Director of Faith Formation and Community Engagement for The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. He will begin his new role on February 4. “I am excited about building relationships with... continue reading -
January 15, 2019Every week, United Methodist men are leading groups at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville and at the Ross and Chillicothe Correctional institutions in Chillicothe through the Stepping Up to Manhood program. Beginning in 2018,... continue reading -
January 11, 2019The government shutdown is affecting all of us and will continue to provide barriers to food and housing. Here’s how the shutdown is and will be affecting West Ohio communities: FOOD INSECURITY Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (... continue reading -
January 10, 2019Human Relations Day is one of six churchwide Special Sundays with offerings of The United Methodist Church. Human Relations Day calls United Methodists to recognize the right of all God’s children in realizing their potential as human beings... continue reading -
January 9, 2019The Leading Ideas Talks podcast debuted in January 2018, providing a new way for church leaders to learn cutting-edge leadership strategies from some of today's most relevant thought leaders, including Robert Schnase, Kenneth... continue reading -
January 9, 2019Each month, we join together in praying for our brothers and sisters doing mission and ministry around the world... For the past 20 years, The West Ohio Conference has been sending VIM teams to a clinic at a non-denominational church in Nuevo... continue reading -
January 9, 2019With support from its generous donors, Methodist Theological School in Ohio has announced an extension of its commitment to every qualified applicant who pursues United Methodist candidacy: an opportunity to earn a master's degree with no out-of... continue reading -
January 9, 2019The West Ohio Conference United Methodist Men will hold their first Brown Bag Zoom Video Conference on Tuesday, January 15, 12:00-12:45 pm. The topic will be focused on overcoming the major obstacles of discipling men today, with speaker ... continue reading -
January 9, 2019In 144 days, West Ohio's Camps will open for the summer season. This summer, campers have 47 different camp sessions to choose from, including everything from treehouse camp to cooking camp to STEM camp! Camps are offered mainly during the... continue reading -
January 8, 2019At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). Hearts are touched and Christians come together to pray for their unity.... continue reading -
January 7, 2019A collaborative effort between the Ohio River Valley (ORV) District's social justice group, Come to the Table, All In Community, the Cincinnati Adult Parole Authority (APA), and the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) is... continue reading -
December 28, 2018Dear Friends in Christ Jesus: Please join me in prayer for Bishop Judy Craig who is currently hospitalized. She and her family are making decisions about her continuing care. The family requests no calls or visitors at this time. Your prayers are a... continue reading -
December 18, 2018On Saturday, December 8, 55 brothers and sisters in the Baltimore-Washington Conference gathered to launch an initiative similar to West Ohio’s All In Community. The diverse and passionate gathering was a result of seven months of intense... continue reading -
December 13, 2018The 2019 Convocation for Pastors of Black Churches will be held January 8-10, 2019, in Atlanta, GA. The Convocation for Pastors of Black Churches exists for the information, inspiration, and encouragement of Pastors of Black Churches and those who... continue reading -
December 13, 2018United Theological Seminary is hosting a gathering called, "The Uprising: A Men's Morning With Brian Tome." On February 9, 2019, men will come together from a variety of communities for a morning of worship, encouragement, and... continue reading -
December 13, 2018What better way for kids to spend part of their winter break from school than with faith, fun and friendship? Winter Camp 2018 is quickly approaching! This year's camp runs Friday, December 28, through Sunday, December 30. All three West... continue reading -
December 13, 2018On Friday, December 7, The West Ohio Conference Center was blessed and re-dedicated by Bishop Gregory V. Palmer following an extensive renovation. During that time, the following Litany of Blessing was read. In the beginning, ... continue reading -
December 12, 2018A small group of United Methodists waded into the cold Pacific Ocean to kneel and pray that the border wall separating the United States and Mexico would topple. They were part of a group of more than 300 faith leaders who marched to the wall... continue reading -
December 6, 2018Fierce is a gathering for women who lead spiritually and professionally within the church. This conference will provide a safe space, support and encouragement from those who have "been there and yet still do that" with tough love... continue reading
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January 15th 2019Dear friends in Christ Jesus: January 15, 2019 was the 90th anniversary of the birth of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. You have already... continue reading
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January 15th 2019The Bible instructs all of God's children to build Sabbath time into their lives. For clergy to truly have a Sabbath, it is oftentimes necessary... continue reading
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January 15th 2019Sam Rodriguez has been named the Director of Faith Formation and Community Engagement for The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. He... continue reading
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January 15th 2019Every week, United Methodist men are leading groups at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville and at the Ross and Chillicothe... continue reading
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January 11th 2019The government shutdown is affecting all of us and will continue to provide barriers to food and housing. Here’s how the shutdown is and will... continue reading
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January 10th 2019Human Relations Day is one of six churchwide Special Sundays with offerings of The United Methodist Church. Human Relations Day calls United... continue reading
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January 9th 2019The Leading Ideas Talks podcast debuted in January 2018, providing a new way for church leaders to learn cutting-edge leadership... continue reading
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January 9th 2019Each month, we join together in praying for our brothers and sisters doing mission and ministry around the world... For the past 20 years, The... continue reading
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January 9th 2019With support from its generous donors, Methodist Theological School in Ohio has announced an extension of its commitment to every qualified applicant... continue reading
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January 9th 2019The West Ohio Conference United Methodist Men will hold their first Brown Bag Zoom Video Conference on Tuesday, January 15, 12:00-12:45 pm. The... continue reading
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January 9th 2019In 144 days, West Ohio's Camps will open for the summer season. This summer, campers have 47 different camp sessions to choose from, including... continue reading
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January 8th 2019Bishop Gregory V. Palmer encourages all West Ohio United Methodists to participate daily in Praying Our Way Forward until the conclusion of the... continue reading
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January 8th 2019At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe... continue reading
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January 7th 2019A collaborative effort between the Ohio River Valley (ORV) District's social justice group, Come to the Table, All In Community, the Cincinnati... continue reading
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December 28th 2018Dear Friends in Christ Jesus: Please join me in prayer for Bishop Judy Craig who is currently hospitalized. She and her family are making decisions... continue reading
Dear friends in Christ Jesus:
January 15, 2019 was the 90th anniversary of the birth of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. You have already and/or will attend gatherings that invite all of us to remember his life and legacy. Many will see this as a time to give themselves away in some act of service and missional engagement. It is no accident that we United Methodists connect our Human Relations Day and special offering very closely with the National Commemoration of Dr. King’s birthday.
I have had and will have some of the opportunities mentioned above, especially during the month of January. In preparing for these occasions for proclamation and conversation, my reflection led me in part to the following:
Dr. King was a dreamer and his dream for humanity was to live in community marked by justice, peace and sufficient resources to participate fully in life. The dream that King heralded is deeply rooted in God’s eternal yearning for human flourishing. It...continue reading|
Join Bishop Gregory V. Palmer and other conference leaders for a Way Forward Gathering to discuss the called General Conference scheduled for February 23-26, 2019 in St. Louis, MO. It will include an opportunity to hear about the key proposals to the General Conference from the Commission on a Way Forward and will include a time for Q&A and sharing your thoughts about the options verbally or in writing. |