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September 16, 2020The 51st session of the West Ohio Annual Conference was a virtual gathering of nearly 1,600 clergy and lay members. Bishop Gregory V. Palmer presided over the conference... continue reading -
September 16, 2020Each year at Annual Conference, churches and individuals from across West Ohio are recognized for their extraordinary mission and ministry. This year, with Annual Conference... continue reading -
September 16, 2020After weeks of worshiping online, some United Methodist congregations are beginning to resume in-person services. We are excited to go to church again, but it... continue reading -
September 16, 2020Last year the Benefits office and the Office of Ministry teamed up and hosted our first ever “Mapping Your Journey to Wellness” seminars. Speakers from OhioHealth... continue reading -
September 9, 2020This weekend, we will convene the 51st session of the West Ohio Annual Conference. Bishop Palmer invites congregations and individuals to support an offering for the COVID-... continue reading -
September 9, 2020Over 20 years ago, Laura Smith had an idea to connect with youth away at college. She recognized a void in service to the young people. A member of North Broadway United... continue reading -
September 9, 2020“We wanted to do something to help churches lift up the issue of racism and stand firm,” said Linda Bales-Todd, West Ohio Conference representative to the Ohio... continue reading -
September 9, 2020Election Day is coming, and church leaders can play a role in protecting vulnerable voters. Join other Ohio pastors and church-based lawyers for the Election Protection... continue reading -
September 9, 2020The Strengthening Black Church for the 21st Century(SBC21) has reimagined one of the denominations most impactful young adult gatherings and will present The Transformation... continue reading -
September 9, 2020In the next few months, multiple United Methodist missionaries with ties to West Ohio will be itinerating virtually. These one-hour ZOOM sessions allow churches, mission... continue reading -
September 9, 2020Join Rev. Rebekah Simon-Peter for a 4-week online workshop on October 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10am-11:30am. The Platinum Rule for Thriving Congregations is a fun and insightful... continue reading -
September 1, 2020Episode 7 In this episode of Faith and Works; Bishop Palmer talks with Erin M. Hawkins, General Secretary of the General Commission on Religion and... continue reading -
September 1, 2020Last week Hurricane Laura swept though Louisiana and Texas leaving behind devastation to many communities. UMCOR stands ready to support those on the long road of recovery... continue reading -
September 1, 2020Two West Ohio laywomen, Katelin Hansen and Kristyl Shoaf, will be commissioned as Deaconesses at the conclusion of the Annual Conference Business Session on September 12. The... continue reading -
September 1, 2020We often say in Methodist circles that our communities would be better if our churches were more a part of the community. The Building Bridges Community Experience on October... continue reading
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9/16/2020The 51st session of the West Ohio Annual Conference was a virtual gathering of nearly 1,600 clergy and lay members. Bishop Gregory V. Palmer presided over the conference... continue reading
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9/16/2020Each year at Annual Conference, churches and individuals from across West Ohio are recognized for their extraordinary mission and ministry. This year, with Annual Conference... continue reading
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9/16/2020After weeks of worshiping online, some United Methodist congregations are beginning to resume in-person services. We are excited to go to church again, but it... continue reading
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9/16/2020Last year the Benefits office and the Office of Ministry teamed up and hosted our first ever “Mapping Your Journey to Wellness” seminars. Speakers from OhioHealth... continue reading
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9/9/2020This weekend, we will convene the 51st session of the West Ohio Annual Conference. Bishop Palmer invites congregations and individuals to support an offering for the COVID-... continue reading
2020 Annual Conference Online Awards Presentation
Rev. Dennis Miller, Superintendent
Welcome to our website! Located in beautiful hill country of Appalachian Ohio, the Foothills District of the United Methodist Church is comprised of 160 congregations throughout Athens, Fairfield, Gallia, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, Washington, and Vinton counties. During any given week our members are engaged in ministry and mission to make God’s love real in their communities and the world beyond. We desire to provide radical hospitality, inspiring worship, intentional faith development, risk taking mission and ministry, and extravagant generosity as we make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
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