By Rick Wolcott* The Blue Christmas service at Chapel UMC (Western Reserve District) in Madison drew people from communities across northeast Ohio to hear the Christmas story, light a candle, sing familiar Christmas songs, and experience Emmanuel – God with us. “This is a service for people for whom Christmas might not be the happiest [...]
By Jonathan Wilterdink* For many people, November starts a season of looking for ways to give back to their community. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we recognize the importance of giving both of ourselves and our time and talent. In preparation for #GivingTuesday, I was given the opportunity at Hope Ridge UMC (Western Reserve District), [...]
By Rick Wolcott* Love Perry is a network of churches committed to the safety, growth, and potential of the youth of the community. The partnership receives additional support from Perry Rotary and the Perry Local Schools, which lost six teens to suicide during the 2017-18 school year. After each of the seven home Massillon Perry [...]
