Fires Damage Church Buildings but Not the Spirit of East Ohio Conference United Methodists

By Rick Wolcott* “It's something you never want to hear or think you will hear.  ‘Our church is on fire!’" Rev. Paula Marbury said of the call she received on Thursday, February 1 letting her know that Keene UMC (South Forest District) was in flames. “To rush across the street only to see thick black [...]

Rev. Adam Hamilton Encourages Doubt to Help Christians Grow

By Brett Hetherington* Doubt is an unwelcome, troubling feeling that Christians often are told is counter-productive to building a faith that lasts. The Rev. Adam Hamilton, who stopped at Strongsville United Methodist Church (Northern Waters District) on January 18 as part of a book tour, thinks about doubt differently. Hamilton is the founding pastor of [...]

Project Feed Packs Thousands of Meals and Builds Connection Among East Ohio Youth

By Pastor Christy Suffecool* On a very cold Saturday in January, East Ohio youth showed up and stepped up to help feed thousands of people around the world. Project Feed 2024 was a collaborative partnership of the Conference Council on Youth Ministry, the United Methodist Church of Berea (Northern Waters District), and Midwest Missions. More [...]