By Will Jones* 36 years ago, in 1982, Bishop James S. Thomas hosted the first Black Clergy Retreat at Mohican State Park. This year, the 2018 Black Clergy Retreat returns (September 23-25) to Mohican State Park. Bishop Thomas instituted the event to nurture and develop Clergy who’s diversity and perspective is invaluable to the Conference. This [...]
By The East Ohio Conference Delegation* The Special Session of the General Conference, that has been called to address a way forward for The United Methodist Church on the matter of human sexuality, will be held February 23-26, 2019, in St. Louis, Missouri. As East Ohio delegates to this Special Session of the General Conference, [...]
Bishop Tracy S. Malone has named Kimberly Green lay leader of the East Ohio Conference. Effective July 1 she will succeed Greg Rentsch, who is stepping down after serving six years in the position. “Kimberly brings a strong passion and personal faith commitment to Christian discipleship and mission,” Malone said. “Her various leadership roles in [...]
