New Philadelphia First United Methodist Church (Tuscarawas District) celebrated Pentecost on May 20 by holding its annual Change the World Sunday. The day began with the normal three celebrations of worship combined into one 9:00 a.m. service. Rev. Jim Humphrey preached from James 2, putting faith into deeds and actions, and commissioned the congregation to [...]
By Rick Wolcott* Assembly 2018 brought together more than 6,000 people from around the world to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of United Methodist Women and the Power of Bold. “I believe United Methodist Women is as needed today as it’s ever been,” said CEO/General Secretary Harriett Jane Olson. “This is a time for our own [...]
Appointments and Changes of Status Appointments Bishop Tracy S. Malone, in the past two weeks, has announced the following East Ohio Conference clergy appointments: Peter Bellamy, Greenwich UMC | FL Josh Bender, South Amherst First UMC | FL Kristen Buchs, Sycamore & Union-Salem UMCs | FL Jeff Calkins, Conesville, New Moscow & Tyndall UMCs | [...]
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