By Brett Hetherington* The United Methodist Church is built on connections: connections within local congregations, connections within districts and conferences, and connections around the globe. Working together to advance the Kingdom of God here on earth is a hallmark of The UMC, and many times the Kingdom advances through meeting the physical needs of people. [...]
Clergy from across the East Ohio Conference joined together on Saturday, October 16 for a day of worship, fellowship, learning, and service at four mission-partner sites: Blue Rose Mission in Mansfield, Covered Bridge Mission in Jefferson, Epworth Center in Bethesda, and the Nehemiah Mission of Cleveland. Licensed local pastors, associate members, ordained and commissioned Elders [...]
By Rev. Kathy Dickriede* We are called to make and mature disciples of Jesus Christ so that we can transform the world – but that transformation doesn’t always happen overnight. The congregation of Fitchville UMC (Firelands District) is excited to see that a decision made in 2015 will soon make life easier for people it [...]
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