By Brett Hetherington* Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a long-standing summer tradition in many churches. Signs advertising the week-long event welcoming neighborhood children into the church to learn about Jesus can be spotted frequently in towns across the East Ohio Conference. This summer Girard First United Methodist Church (Central Valley District) partnered with other churches [...]
By Brett Hetherington * Family of Faith UMC (Northern Waters District) in Akron has grown a summertime tradition of community outreach it calls “Christmas in July.” This event brings together local community housing services, health services, educational institutions, a free hot meal, and even volunteers who have gathered goods to give away to anyone who [...]
By Brett Hetherington * Howland United Methodist Church (Central Valley District) continues to grow a ministry that is reaching out to its community in ways that are fresh yet familiar. Since 2020 the congregation has invited area children to come into the building to learn how to play a sport, receive some coaching in life, [...]
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