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January 23, 2019For 2019, several new All In Community efforts will encompass often overlooked criminal justice-involved populations: victims and families. "Our 2018 All In Community survey revealed that we have many more victims and families just within our... continue reading -
January 23, 2019From its earliest days, Methodist Theological School in Ohio has been a learning community infused with a commitment to social justice. In the fall of 2019, MTSO will offer a new professional master's degree that takes full advantage of the... continue reading -
January 23, 2019Discover your Weslyan heritage and learn to minister in the power of the Holy Spirit at the Methodist School of Supernatural Ministry Live, to be held April 3-6, 2019, at United Theological Seminary in Dayton. Sponsored by Aldersgate Renewal... continue reading -
January 23, 2019The Liturgical Resources subgroup of the Hymnal Revision Committee seeks the submission of new materials for possible inclusion in the next United Methodist Hymnal. The collection of liturgical and music resources will be presented to the 2024... continue reading -
January 18, 2019Over the last several weeks you have been faithful in your prayers for our beloved bishop, Judith Craig. She passed away earlier today surrounded by her loving family and dear friends. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. Further information... continue reading -
January 18, 2019The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference (OIMC) is now accepting registrations for its third annual Native immersion experience to be held March 13-17, 2019 in Oklahoma City. The experience provides history, context, and unique perspective on... continue reading -
January 18, 2019The Council of Bishops is offering up to six partial scholarships for young adults and seminary students participating in the 2019 UMEIT:USA. The United Methodist Ecumenical and Interreligious Training in the USA will be held April 1-4, 2019 in St.... continue reading -
January 18, 2019The Fierce Conference, to be held February 7-8 at Ginghamsburg UMC, 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... continue reading -
January 18, 2019The Ohio Council of Churches is part of the initiative "Breaking the Chains of Slavery and Racial Bias," including an effort to involve churches in a discussion of the book and documentary titled, African Americans: Many Rivers to... continue reading -
January 18, 2019It's W-2 Time! 2018 W-2's are due to all employees by January 31, 2019. Information to help with preparing IRS Form W-2 for clergy, which can be complicated, can be found on the Conference website. Use the worksheet and example... continue reading -
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
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January 23rd 2019For 2019, several new All In Community efforts will encompass often overlooked criminal justice-involved populations: victims and families. "Our... continue reading
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January 23rd 2019From its earliest days, Methodist Theological School in Ohio has been a learning community infused with a commitment to social justice. In the fall... continue reading
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January 23rd 2019Discover your Weslyan heritage and learn to minister in the power of the Holy Spirit at the Methodist School of Supernatural Ministry Live, to be... continue reading
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January 23rd 2019The Liturgical Resources subgroup of the Hymnal Revision Committee seeks the submission of new materials for possible inclusion in the next United... continue reading
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January 18th 2019Over the last several weeks you have been faithful in your prayers for our beloved bishop, Judith Craig. She passed away earlier today surrounded by... continue reading
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January 18th 2019The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference (OIMC) is now accepting registrations for its third annual Native immersion experience to be held March 13-... continue reading
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January 18th 2019The Council of Bishops is offering up to six partial scholarships for young adults and seminary students participating in the 2019 UMEIT:USA. The... continue reading
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January 18th 2019The Fierce Conference, to be held February 7-8 at Ginghamsburg UMC, is a gathering for women who lead spiritually and professionally... continue reading
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January 18th 2019The Ohio Council of Churches is part of the initiative "Breaking the Chains of Slavery and Racial Bias," including an effort to involve... continue reading
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January 18th 2019It's W-2 Time! 2018 W-2's are due to all employees by January 31, 2019. Information to help with preparing IRS Form W-2 for clergy,... 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
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|
The eight hour Basic Class or Recertificaiton training will teach you how to assist survivors of natural disasters in their time of need. You will provide a Christian presence while taking steps to prevent further damage to a family's personal property, tarping, debris removal, cleaning out flooded homes, etc. FEMA recognizes this training to be able to enter a disaster scene. Class instructors are Ron McDaniel, Jim Burns and Randy Fahy. NOTE: A background check is required to receive... continue reading |