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Church leaders stand with Haitian neighbors
United Methodist leaders in Springfield, Ohio, and across the U.S. are standing in solidarity with Haitian migrants and condemning hateful rhetoric that targets them and their newly adopted homes. “We are doing our best to support each other,” said the Rev. Vicki Downing, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in downtown Springfield. “It isn’t us and them; it’s just us.” Her congregation is one of many in the western Ohio city that counts Haitians among its parishioners. On any given Sunday, she said, about eight to 12 Haitian residents attend worship at Grace. Over the past few years…
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Church leaders stand with Haitian n…

United Methodist leaders in Springfield, Ohio, and across the U.S. are standing in solidarity with Haitian migrants and condemning hateful rhetoric t…

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A Call to Prayer for Springfield

Dear Beloved in Christ, I come to you today with a heavy heart. It is impossible to escape the news of what is happening in Springfield, Ohio and…

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What do they do? Regional Missional…

Did you know three Regional Missional Specialists (RMS) are available to help resource your local church? Rev. Dr. Jimelvia P. Martin, Rev. Mary Sull…

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Fall 2024 UMCOR Kit Collection

After another year of natural disasters occurring in the U.S. and around the world, Midwest Mission Distribution Center (MMDC) needs our help repleni…

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What is the UMC Social Creed?

The United Methodist Book of Discipline contains a social creed at the end of the section on the Social Principles. The Social Creed draws from the C…

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History of Methodism Lecture Schedu…

The General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History, Dr. Ashley Boggan D., will deliver a lecture on the History of Methodism at…

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month S…

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 – October 15. This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and recognize the rich contributions of Hispanic-L…

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10 Ways to Deepen Church School Rel…

Local United Methodist churches can ensure students, teachers, administrators and families have a successful school year by providing more than penci…

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West Ohio UMF Annual Meeting Satur…

The West Ohio Conference United Women in Faith invite you to their Annual Meeting featuring keynote speaker, Rev. Karen Cook, West Ohio Annual Confer…

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