By Rick Wolcott* The goal of Black Clergy Women of The United Methodist Church (BCWUMC) is to “identify, develop, support, and enhance opportunities for the inclusion and empowerment of black clergy women at all levels of The United Methodist Church.” This year’s 28th annual gathering of members was a celebration of the historic elections of [...]
Episcopal Office Preparing for a New Church Year Bishop Tracy S. Malone asks that each church in the East Ohio Conference do something bold in this next ministry year. What will that look like in your church? How will your congregation reach beyond the walls of its building to offer Jesus Christ to the communities [...]
By Rev. John Partridge* I just spent two weeks living in a tent, sleeping on a cot, walking farther than I have in decades, taking really cold showers, and I probably had one of the best times of my life doing it. For two weeks in July, I served as a chaplain, along with about [...]
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