Will Fenton-Jones, East Ohio Conference director of Multicultural Ministries, will now also serve in that capacity in the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church, effective January 2, 2025. This shared staff position will serve both East Ohio and West Ohio Conferences, marking a first for both organizations. “I am so excited to begin [...]
By Brett Hetherington* Cory United Methodist Church (Northern Waters District) welcomed people from across the region as far away as Detroit and Chicago in celebration of a local leader in the Civil Rights Movement, Rev. Dr. Bishop E.T. Caviness. The event was organized by the National Action Network, a non-profit civil rights organization founded by [...]
Last month, friends from East and West Ohio Conferences traveled to Montgomery, Alabama for the “Micah 6:8 Love Your Neighbor Tour.” The group toured The Legacy Museum for an immersive journey through American history viewing it from the perspective of black and brown sisters and brothers. In reflection on this tour, Rev. Kathy Dickriede, Director [...]
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