Sports Ministry Introduces Children to Church

By Brett Hetherington * Howland United Methodist Church (Central Valley District) continues to grow a ministry that is reaching out to its community in ways that are fresh yet familiar. Since 2020 the congregation has invited area children to come into the building to learn how to play a sport, receive some coaching in life, [...]

May 18, 2026

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 [...]

Coordinated Clergy Session Marks a New Chapter for Ohio

Clergy gathered at Lakeside Chautauqua on May 7 for a coordinated clergy session marked by worship, learning, celebration and reconciliation. The day began with opening worship, featuring special music from an all-Ohio band of musicians from the East and West Ohio Conferences and a sermon by retired Bishop Sally Dyck. Preaching on Matthew 14:13-21, Dyck, [...]