A New Home for New Leaf UMC

A vision cast more than six years ago is now a reality.  The congregation of New Leaf United Methodist Church (Western Reserve District) is worshipping in its new home at the intersection of I-90 and Route 7 in Conneaut. The first service in the new venue attracted more than 500 people, who were welcomed  by [...]

Bucyrus UMC Back-to-School Carnival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cfzp5Aiqys&feature=youtu.be Elementary students and their parents are ready to start the school year thanks to the 7th Annual Bucyrus UMC Back-to-School Supply Carnival. The church passed out 362 bags of supplies and, through its God’s Open Clothing Closet, distributed free clothes to students. More than 1,000 people attended the carnival, which featured free games, face [...]

Furthering Mission by Gathering at the Table

By Rick Wolcott* In order to serve a community, you must first learn about – and become part of – that community. That’s something that the Urban Mission in Steubenville (Ohio Valley District) has done well for many years. The Urban Mission continually explores new ways to communicate with the local congregations that support its [...]