Rev. Edgar Brady Appointed Western Reserve District Superintendent

Bishop Tracy S. Malone is appointing the Rev. Edgar Brady to the East Ohio Conference Cabinet. He will serve as superintendent of the Western Reserve District. “Rev. Edgar Brady has demonstrated effective leadership in the local church, the community, the annual conference, and the general church. His gifts, relational skills, and ministry experiences will enhance [...]

Polar Vortex Creates an Opportunity for a Church to Serve the Homeless

By Brett Hetherington* What does a church that loves look like? That is a question that the leadership of Lakewood United Methodist Church (North Coast District) is walking through with the congregation this year. In fact, the current sermon series at Lakewood UMC is entitled “Our Purpose is Love.” During the Rev. Laura Jaissle’s sermon [...]

Churches Host Food Drive To Help TSA Workers In Need

By Brett Hetherington* The government shutdown affected many people around the country.  Some of those are people that the average American citizen may not realize have been impacted. At the Akron-Canton Airport there are over 90 people who have been working since the shutdown began and have not yet received a paycheck. This is the [...]