By Brett Hetherington* The East Ohio Conference Board of Ministry recognizes that a calling into service as a member of the clergy brings with it both exciting and challenging opportunities. On Saturday, September 30 East Ohio Conference clergy gathered at Wanake Camp & Retreat Center for the first of two Fall Clergy Days Apart to [...]
By Brett Hetherington* “The adverse impacts of global climate change disproportionately affect individuals and nations least responsible for the emissions. We therefore support efforts of all governments to require mandatory reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and call on individuals, congregations, businesses, industries, and communities to reduce their emissions.” (“The Social Principles,” ¶160.D The Book of [...]
By Linda Morrow* Across the generations, across the miles, across the district. What can happen when people reach out in the name of Jesus to feed others? In late February 2023, nine rural and small-community United Methodist churches in the Southern Hills District found out. These congregations coordinated efforts and built community to raise funds [...]
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