By Janice Kiaski Twenty dogs, four cats and a guinea pig came away with special blessings when the Richmond United Methodist Church (Ohio Valley District) hosted its second Blessing of the Animals ceremony on Sept. 27 in the church parking lot. Organized by the outreach committee, the event welcomed area residents to bring their domesticated [...]
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Retreat Nurtures Spiritual Leaders
By Rick Wolcott* In 1982 Bishop James S. Thomas convened the first Black Clergy Retreat in East Ohio. Bishop Gregory Palmer of the West Ohio Conference was a pastor in East Ohio at the time and attended the retreat at Mohican Lodge and Conference Center in Perrysville. “He had in mind the care of all [...]
Celebrating the Past, Building for the Future
By Rick Wolcott* The lyrics from the 1982 John W. Thompson, Randy Scruggs hymn Sanctuary[i] describe the work of East Ohio United Methodist Church congregations that everyday are the living hands and feet of Jesus Christ in their communities. Lord prepare me To be a sanctuary Pure and holy Tried and true With thanksgiving I'll [...]
