Ashes to Go

By Rick Wolcott* “God is everywhere.” This message was shared by the Rev. Karen Hollingsworth of Lorain Faith United Methodist Church (Firelands district) as she and the Rev. Lisa Morrison of Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church (Firelands district) dispensed ashes at the Lorain United Methodist Ministries Clothing Depot on Ash Wednesday. The Ashes to Go ministry [...]

East Ohio Conference appointments announced – Febuary 17

Bishop John L. Hopkins announces the following East Ohio Conference appointments. Ken Gifford | Thoburn UMC | OV | 7/1/14 Rev. Jeffrey Croft | Green Valley UMC | CN  | 7/1/14. Rev. Curt Bissell | Voluntary Leave | 6/1/14 * For the complete list of appointments, click here.

Valentine’s Day Walk-In Weddings

By Rick Wolcott* Update: February 17, 2014 Twelve couples were married and two couples renewed their vows on Valentine’s Day in The Chapel of the Bells at Trinity United Methodist Church (Mahoning Valley District).  This is the second year the Rev. Jerry Krueger and his wife, the Rev. Susan Brown of Canfield United Methodist Church [...]