By Brett Hetherington* A prominent message to laity and clergy during East Ohio Annual Conference 2022 was the importance of finding new and fresh ways to do ministry outside the walls of the church. For some congregations in East Ohio that may have been a new and even challenging idea, but for many others in [...]
By Brett Hetherington* Hosting a ministry around a meal is commonplace within The United Methodist Church, creating an opportunity to connect with others around a shared experience within fellowship halls, gymnasiums, and kitchens. However, a fresh expression of being the church is growing in the Firelands District because the people of Lakeside Chautauqua asked the [...]
By Rick Wolcott* https://player.vimeo.com/video/731574838?h=51e5948d87&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 To download the above video: 1) click the share button in the upper right corner of the video window, 2) click the Vimeo link, and 3) click the download button on the Vimeo page. Volunteers with hearts for helping others needed less than 10 hours over two days to turn piles [...]
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