Churches Partner to Celebrate Christmas and Connect the Community

By Brett Hetherington* Church ministry teams and community outreach agencies work tirelessly throughout the year to assist those in need. On December 6 more than a dozen organizations in Nordonia Hills took their love of serving others to new heights, holding the first ever Community Christmas Connection. It all began with an idea Pastor Josh [...]

Rev. Cara Stultz Costello Named UMHEF President; Rev. Dan Bryant Appointed Interim Central Valley DS

The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Board of Trustees has unanimously selected the Rev. Cara Stultz Costello as its next president and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. She will be the first female president in the 60-year history of the Foundation. “It is a profound joy to assume the presidency of UMHEF, a ministry whose [...]

December 8, 2025

The United Methodist Church Our mission is: to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our vision for how we live into our mission is: to form disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections. Appointments [...]