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Creation Care at Christmas

United Methodists are called to be good stewards of the earth and its natural resources. Care for God's creation is one of our Social Principles. Yet for many of us, Christmas can be a time of excess. Every year Americans produce 25% more waste during the December holidays.

This video presents simple ideas to create less waste during the holidays. Share this with your congregation an…

Creation Care

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HRSunday
Human Relations Day 2025 - Pastor a…

Human Relations Day is a Special Sunday across our denomination, focused on fostering better relationships and supporting community and youth outreac…

Personify
Virgin Pulse is Now Personify Healt…

On January 1, 2025, Virgin Pulse—the company that powers your well-being program—is becoming Personify Health. What does this mean for you?…

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Bishop Announces Day on the Distric…

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung has announced Day on District gatherings for clergy and laity. The theme is “Healing and Restoration in Community,” with the scri…

MLK UMCOM
MLK Jr. Day of Service set for Janu…

Join the East and West Ohio Conferences of the United Methodist Church as we honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of servi…

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East and West Ohio Conferences to C…

The East and West Ohio Conferences of The United Methodist Church are coming together to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a…

Soul Food
Ohio is the Center of the Missional…

I am the fruit of Ohio mission. I never thought of my own faith journey being related to Ohio. I grew up a Korean Methodist. When I was 16 years old,…

Prayer Porch
Prayer Porch Ministry Offers Caring…

In the small village of Edgerton, children gather on the front porch of the United Methodist Churchparsonage, swinging on swings, sitting in egg chai…

FSQ
Fountain Square Church Helps Reside…

For years, churches and non-profits in Oregon have collaborated to provide monthly meals forresidents of Fountain Square, a 110-unit senior and low-i…

Team hope
Team Hope Serves up Respect, Food,…

Twice a month, you will find Jonathan “JC” Cody and a team of volunteers in Piatt Park, located acrossfrom the main library in downtown Cincinnati. T…

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Jan
08

Expanding Connection…

Join Tim Soerens - the author on Zoom to discuss his book before he comes to West Ohio to…

Jan
10

2025 Candidacy Summit-…

During the Winter Candidacy Summit Retreat, candidates will have an opportunity to worship,…

Jan
14

Neighborhood Church with…

The church has become so divided, disembodied and displaced that it’s nearly impossible for us…

Jan
15

Neighborhood Church with…

The church has become so divided, disembodied and displaced that it’s nearly impossible for us to…

Jan
15

Neighborhood Church with…

The church has become so divided, disembodied and displaced that it’s nearly impossible for us to…

Jan
25

ERT 200 Advanced Classes

On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the Hocking River District office will host the following advanced…

Jan
26

2025 BOM Interviews-…

Jan
28

Leadership

Finance Training

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Zoom This one-hour training session is for new…

Jan
29

Leadership

S/PPRC Training

Leadership Training 2025 - S/PPRC Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Zoom…