News
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
In the midst of transition in the United Methodist Church, Bishop Palmer and the Extended Cabinet of the West Ohio Conference are excited to share this new ministry initiative called North Star Congregations.
The North Star is the anchor of the northern sky. It can be a helpful guiding light to those who are looking for a purposeful direction. Historically, the North Star has always provided a beacon of hope in times of uncertainty.
North Star Congregations a... continue reading
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Reba Collins will lead the West Ohio Conference members in a training session on Thursday,
June 1. The theme is “It Only Takes Two to Create Community.” The interactive training will help attendees gain a greater understanding for the need of connection in our churches and communities.
For over six years, Collins has been involved in All In Community (AIC) as a consultant and currently serves as the AIC Community Engagement Coordinator. All In Community, a m... continue reading
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Over the years, CFO Bill Brownson has fielded many calls from churches wanting to know if they were allocating their budgeted resources in an appropriate way.
We now have research that shows where churches spend too much – or too little! – on various areas in the life of the local church. Read on to learn more about this research and how your church compares with this data.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
In the latest episode of the West Ohio's podcast Times Like These, Harry Poston shares the lessons learned while living with cancer and shares words of wisdom and hope for those who are walking this journey with friends and family.
Times Like These is a podcast featuring people of faith sharing stories of lives transformed while responding to God's in ministry.
Click here to listen to episode 2 with Harry Poston
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio has two upcoming events that are now open for registration.
Saving Grace
Saving Grace Clergy Edition is an eight-week self-study course with a weekly online cohort. Any clergy interested in this course, click here. Registration is free and those who complete the course will receive $100.
If you are interested in learning more about the Saving Grace curriculum click here.
Generosity Summit 2023
The Foundation inv... continue reading
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
In the summer of 2022, seven United Methodist-related Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools built relationships with more than 365 scholars and their families, all around the West Ohio Conference.
Those Freedom Schools included...
· All People Freedom Schools (Columbus)
· Asbury North (Columbus)
· Covenant Freedom School (Springfield)
· Licking County Freedom Schools
· Lima Area Freedom School
· Monroe Street Freedom School (Toledo)... continue reading
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Have you completed the VIM Team Leader Training but find yourself in need of a refresher? West Ohio has created a series of five VIM Team Leader Training Refresher Videos to assist you! Perhaps you need ideas for recruiting team members, or need to be reminded what forms should be completed prior to your mission journey.
You may wonder what it looks like to run your team’s finances through the Conference, or how to find a project to fit your team’s interests.... continue reading
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
We look forward to seeing you in person at the 54th session of the West Ohio Annual Conference June 1-3, 2023 at the Dayton Convention Center. Our theme is Committed, Connected, Community.
All pertinent Annual Conference information and details are posted on on the 2023 Annual Conference Page of the West Ohio Conference website. There you will find all Annual Conference details and information, including the current schedule, UMCOR Supply Collection and Dayton... continue reading
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
On Thursday, June 1, during this year’s in-person West Ohio Annual Conference, a truck will be on-site to collect items for Midwest Mission Distribution Center, our North Central Jurisdiction UMCOR Depot. Midwest Mission distributes supplies to people in need across the U.S., especially in the wake of a disaster. This year’s collection will focus on three items:
Completed UMCOR Hygiene Kits (see instructions here) – please do not bring loose items
Laundry... continue reading
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
This year’s West Ohio Annual Conference Special Offering will be split between two vital ministries: West Ohio Disaster Response and our Mexico Mission Partnership. Special Offering donations can be brought in person to the Annual Conference in Dayton on June 1-3, where they will be collected during the worship service on Friday, June 2, at 9:00am. Donations can also be mailed to the West Ohio Conference office, 32 Wesley Blvd, Worthington, OH 43085, with ‘2023... continue reading