By Rick Wolcott* Dozens of East Ohio Conference clergy came to celebrate the life of the Rev. Orlando Chaffee, 60, who passed away on December 18. His colleagues, dressed in black robes with white stoles, processed into the sanctuary at the beginning of the funeral service. “Rev. Chaffee gave 32 years of his life to [...]
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Congregation Prays for a Christmas Miracle
By Rick Wolcott* Extinguishing flames Moving to the basement Stripping the sanctuary Purifying the air Peeling off the soot Cleaning every surface These are just some of the obstacles the congregation of University Circle United Methodist Church (North Coast District) would have to overcome in just 35 days, if it wanted to worship in the [...]
African Children’s Choir Offers Songs of Hope
Music and dance fill the sanctuary of Aldersgate United Methodist Church (North Coast District) during a visit from the African Children’s Choir. “We are so very excited to be here,” said Choir Director Sania Nakayiza, who sang in the choir when she was a young girl. “These children represent the tremendous potential of Africa. They [...]
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