By Brett Hetherington* As Ohioans continue adapting to our new phase of life brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations are reaching out to churches for assistance. One request is for masks to be donated to ministries and outreach organizations such as Flat Rock Homes & Care Centers, a health and welfare agency of [...]
GUMC Is Loving Its Neighbors by Caravan
By Stephanie Nieset with Photos by Sara Jane Sargent* The Missions Team and members of Geneva First United Methodist Church (Western Reserve District) are turning the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity to be a blessing to neighbors serving on the frontlines in their community. Members gathered in the church parking lot on [...]
Restructuring How We Provide Care for East Ohio Conference Clergy and Their Families
Bishop Tracy S. Malone, the Board of Ministry and Conference leadership are committed to the well-being of East Ohio Conference clergy and their families. For many years, the Pastoral Care and Counseling office has been the primary provider of care but that is now changing due to transitions in the way insurance is provided, the [...]