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May 1, 2023

EOC News

Appointments Bishop Tracy S. Malone announces the following clergy appointments and/or changes of status which, unless otherwise noted, are effective July 1, 2023. 2023 AppointmentsPastorAppointmentDistrictEffectiveJoe BurkhardtWedgewood & Akron First UMCsCNLorrin RadzikNorth Canton Grace UMCTWRichard F. SmithNew Hope UMCMVView the complete list, including retirees and those concluding their ministry. 2023 Appointments and Changes of Status #BeUMC https://player.vimeo.com/video/816984118?h=00dcb5dea7&title=0&byline=0&portrait=0 [...]

Perspectives: Caring for God’s Creation Event Challenges Clergy and Laity to Learn and to Take Action

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By Brett Hetherington* “The adverse impacts of global climate change disproportionately affect individuals and nations least responsible for the emissions. We therefore support efforts of all governments to require mandatory reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and call on individuals, congregations, businesses, industries, and communities to reduce their emissions.” (“The Social Principles,” ¶160.D The Book of [...]

Southern Hills District Churches Model Being God’s Agents of Transformation Around the World

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By Linda Morrow* Across the generations, across the miles, across the district. What can happen when people reach out in the name of Jesus to feed others? In late February 2023, nine rural and small-community United Methodist churches in the Southern Hills District found out. These congregations coordinated efforts and built community to raise funds [...]