By Rick Wolcott* The rain began Easter weekend and continued for many days. As water fell from the sky, river levels rose until their banks could no longer hold them, causing flooding in the Village of Rayland and other areas of the South Forest District along the Ohio River. “From the moment we started getting [...]
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United Methodists Stand Against Racism: May 10 Just Action Event to Address Redlining and Evictions in Akron
By Will Fenton-Jones* So, you’ve made a commitment to stand against racism. What now? Over the past couple of years since clergy and laity joined the East Ohio Conference Extended Cabinet in its declaration to stand against racism, many churches and small groups have done intentional reading and learning together to deepen their understanding about [...]
Easter Egg Hunt Brings Joy for Children with Special Needs
By Brett Hetherington* Inside the fellowship hall of Huron United Methodist Church (West Plains District) on Palm Sunday afternoon dozens of colorful plastic Easter eggs were scattered around, waiting for a special group of children to come and find them. The children were the guests of honor at a now annual Easter Egg Hunt for [...]