Annual Conference to Relocate to the College of Wooster in 2025

By Rick Wolcott* Annual Conference 2025 will meet on the campus of the College of Wooster. The decision was made by the Cabinet following a recommendation from Bishop Tracy S. Malone, who in March formed the Annual Conference Venue task group to explore alternate sites that could host the annual meeting of laity and clergy [...]

Storms Damage Church Buildings but Don’t Dampen the Spirit or Witness of Parishioners

By Rick Wolcott* On Saturday, August 10 Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declared a State of Emergency in eight Northeast Ohio counties because of tornadoes and strong storms that raced through those areas earlier in the week. “Five EF-1 tornadoes and widespread straight-line wind damage occurred across Northeast Ohio. Over 400,000 residents were left without power,” [...]

Storyboard Episode 41

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vOxGn9zUHJPzd3n3nAo2P Episode 41 is titled “Influence, Connection & Impact: Fostering Partnerships Beyond Your Church Walls”. This episode features a conversation with Rev. David Hull-Frye of Grandview UMC and EOC Missions & Community Engagement Director Rev. Kathy Dickriede discussing the mutual benefits and blessings of local churches partnering with people and organizations in the communities they [...]