Black Theologian Day is October 14 By Will Jones* The late Bishop James S. Thomas initiated the first Black Theologian Day, during his time as episcopal leader of the East Ohio Conference, to promote the understanding of a Black theological perspective to a primarily Caucasian denomination in the United States. All East Ohio Conference clergy [...]
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Young people encouraged to take the bold, faith step
MRI is a fun, action-packed, intense spiritual retreat, designed to assist youth ages 12-18 to hear, ponder, and answer God’s call to ministry. Held at Baldwin-Wallace University, Berea, OH. from Sun, July 16 to Friday July 21, the week will offer intense Bible study, spirit-filled worship, intentional small group time, focused prayer, workshops specific to [...]
Stand up and Fight
By Kimberlee Medicine Horn Jackson Editor’s Note: Sunday, April 30 is Native American Ministries Sunday in The United Methodist Church. Your generous contributions to the special offering on that day support, equip, and empower. Funds given by East Ohio Conference congregations to previous Native American Ministries Sunday offerings sponsored a group of Native women from [...]