By Brett Hetherington* This year of social distancing, mask-wearing and stay-at-home advisories has left many with little hope – especially at a time of year when bright lights, cheerful music, and the hustle and bustle of family gatherings would normally bring laughter and merriment. With Christmas coming in such a different manner this year, the [...]
Advent Christmas Week Virtual/Parking Lot Services“Advent is here and nothing can stop Christmas … not a pandemic nor disappointment nor injustice nor despair nor anything else that seeks to overwhelm our existence. That’s a fact, a promise, and our hope,” wrote Bishop Tracy S. Malone in her Advent message Love Came Down at Christmas! Your [...]
By Brett Hetherington* With COVID-19 cases continuing to spike and outdoor events no longer an option due to the weather, local church leadership throughout the East Ohio Conference is having to again rethink how it ministers to the community. “Adapt is kind of the wrong word, you’re ‘discovering,’” offered the Rev. Chip Freed. “There is [...]
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