By Rev. Barbara Ross* Ready set go - back to school with brushed up reading skills, with new self-confidence. With the knowledge that they can accomplish difficult tasks. With a backpack full of items needed for success. With the awareness that the reading camp staff is proud of your accomplishments and praying you’ll have a [...]
By Brett Hetherington * Family of Faith UMC (Northern Waters District) in Akron has grown a summertime tradition of community outreach it calls “Christmas in July.” This event brings together local community housing services, health services, educational institutions, a free hot meal, and even volunteers who have gathered goods to give away to anyone who [...]
By Tim Beck* On a cloudy Sunday across the Ohio Episcopal Area, more than 300 students and adult leaders from 31 United Methodist churches came ready to shine at the hands-on East Ohio Conference youth service event Project Feed. Hosted at The United Methodist Church of Kent (Northern Waters District), the event invited young people [...]
