By Will Fenton-Jones* So, you’ve made a commitment to stand against racism. What now? Over the past couple of years since clergy and laity joined the East Ohio Conference Extended Cabinet in its declaration to stand against racism, many churches and small groups have done intentional reading and learning together to deepen their understanding about [...]
By Brett Hetherington* Inside the fellowship hall of Huron United Methodist Church (West Plains District) on Palm Sunday afternoon dozens of colorful plastic Easter eggs were scattered around, waiting for a special group of children to come and find them. The children were the guests of honor at a now annual Easter Egg Hunt for [...]
By Brett Hetherington* Ministry is rewarding, life-changing work. It can also be challenging and can cause pain for pastors that impacts and changes their life for months or even years. Addressing that pain was the focus of the March 18 full-day event for clergy titled “Toward Healing the Harm 2: How to Lead with Courage [...]
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