By Brett Hetherington* This past summer the members of the two churches highlighted in this article stepped outside of their comfort zones and became the hands and feet of Jesus in their communities. The people of Grandview UMC (Canal District) in Cuyahoga Falls reached out to children in their neighborhood who had not had an [...]
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Walking in the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul; EOC Clergy and Laity Take Pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece
By Rick Wolcott* Bishop Tracy S. Malone, resident bishop of the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church, and the Methodist Foundation of Ohio hosted 34 clergy and laity on a pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece. Over the course of nine days, participants walked in areas where Paul had ministered in Laodicea, Hierapolis, Ephesus, [...]
Speaking and Hearing: Clergy and Laity Explore the Hidden Value of Sermons
By Brett Hetherington* Clergy and laity alike were invited to attend a seminar on September 24, 2022 that aimed to instruct and encourage the church in being bold in presenting God’s word. “The goal of this session is not to just hear a great speaker, but it is also to engage with each other and [...]