By Rick Wolcott* Bishop Hee-Soo Jung called to order the 56th session of the East Ohio Annual Conference with 289 clergy and 312 laity gathered June 12-14, 2025, on the College of Wooster campus. In beginning his State of the Church Address on the first day of conference, Bishop Jung said, “The theme of this [...]
Quilting is not for the faint of heart. It takes skill. It takes creativity. And it takes time. So, imagine the surprise—and challenge—faced by the Comfort Quilters of Newark First United Methodist Church when Bishop Hee-Soo Jung asked if they could create a banner ... in just a few weeks. As part of his commitment [...]
By Brett Hetherington* If you spend any time at Crestline First United Methodist Church (West Plains District) you are bound to run into “Pastor Pete”. Your conversation will not be lengthy, but you will feel loved as Pastor Pete is a dog and the face of the church’s pet ministry. Getting its start at the [...]
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