February is Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions of Black Americans, reflect on our shared history, and engage in the ongoing work of racial justice. You are invited to join pastors, congregations, and faith communities across the East Ohio Conference throughout the month of February as we focus on four themes designed [...]
Category: Multicultural Ministries
Will Fenton-Jones to serve East Ohio and West Ohio Conferences as Director of Multicultural Ministries
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 [...]
Cory United Methodist Church Hosts Celebration of Cleveland Civil Rights Trailblazer
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 [...]