By Rick Wolcott* Resolution 3428 in The Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church 2016 urges “congregations to advocate at the local and national level for laws that prevent or reduce gun violence.” The General Board of Church and Society Board of Directors stated at its March 16 meeting that, “Our hearts are broken [...]
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Love, Simon – teenage romantic comedy that is funny, wise, and kind
Photo: 20th Century FOX | Movie Review by Rev. Bruce Batchelor-Glader It’s been a while since I’ve seen a teenage romantic comedy that wore its heart on its sleeve, full of love for its characters. ... Fortunately, director Greg Berlanti remembers those films and has intentionally brought the genre up-to-date, using the bestselling YA book Simon [...]
MARCH 19, 2018
Appointments and Changes of Status Appointments Bishop Tracy S. Malone, in the past two weeks, has announced the following East Ohio Conference clergy appointments: Greg Bush | East Springfield Christ UMC, OV D. Anthony Everett | University Circle UMC (Kentucky Annual Conference ¶346.1) , NC Vicky Kelley | Girard & Woodland Park UMCs, MV Eric Kluth | Mogadore UMC, CN Don Kuntz [...]