February 19, 2024

Bishop Tracy S. Malone announces the following clergy appointments and/or changes of status which, unless otherwise noted, are effective July 1, 2024. 2024 AppointmentsPastorAppointmentDistrictEffectiveRobert CarsonLincoln Avenue UMCSouth ForestMichael FarmerFamily of Faith & South Arlington UMCsNorthern WatersAlexandra ParisherNorth Canton Faith UMC – Associate PastorCentral ValleyKristen PattPerry Heights Trinity UMCCentral ValleyJennifer WhitmoreCrestline First UMCWest Plains View the [...]

Storyboard Episode 28

https://open.spotify.com/episode/35ztfTph6gl4lZuN1JAxpA Episode 28 is titled “Experience of God Through The UMC: Mission Journeys Transform for a Lifetime”. The episode features a roundtable conversation with young adults both before and after participating in an UMVIM mission journey to Puerto Rico. Hear about their life-changing experiences and learn the difference between mission journeys and mission trips. Listen [...]

Fires Damage Church Buildings but Not the Spirit of East Ohio Conference United Methodists

By Rick Wolcott* “It's something you never want to hear or think you will hear.  ‘Our church is on fire!’" Rev. Paula Marbury said of the call she received on Thursday, February 1 letting her know that Keene UMC (South Forest District) was in flames. “To rush across the street only to see thick black [...]