By Rick Wolcott* Dozens of clergy and laity came together at Aldersgate United Methodist Church (North Coast District) on May 11 for Black Theologian Day. It was a day for education, for fellowship, and for discerning the movement of God’s Spirit. “Can you imagine a church that is truly representative of all the people who [...]
By Rev. Beverly Hall* Easter lilies and all the other spring flowers we use to decorate our sanctuaries may cause problems for those suffering from allergies. Some people even stay home from church services if they know flowers will be present in quantities. Flowers look beautiful. We don’t want to eliminate them from our altars, [...]
By Rick Wolcott* Two girls saw a need in their community and then rallied their teachers and classmates to meet it. Fifth-grader Kaitlyn Williams of New Philadelphia First United Methodist Church (Tuscarawas District) and her friend, Amber Ward, held a food drive as a class project at Sandy Valley Elementary School. The girls are part [...]
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