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Greetings! |
What a blessing it is to be part of a church which publically proclaims that harm to our neighbors outweighs any promise of money and jobs from a predatory enterprise. United Methodists across Ohio did amazing work and ministry to keep casinos out of our state. We did this in the midst of economic uncertainty which made predatory casinos more appealing. Our witness was not always easy or popular. But the church did not bend to fear and greed. It is with sincere gratitude that we offer our thanks to you. [more] |
New releases by Rueben Job and Russell Richey |
Becoming a Praying Congregation is designed to reach the entire congregation through a variety of tools and ideas to encourage prayer as a way of life. With an introduction by Bishop Rueben P. Job, the book explores new ways to incorporate meaningful prayer in worship and work to develop a unifying language that stimulates conversation about prayer.
When You Pray: Daily Practices for Prayerful Living is an invaluable guide for people who want to start a daily prayer practice, discover ways to pray, and find spiritual practices that fit their individuality. Used as a companion resource to Becoming a Praying Congregation, this book will give pastors, their team, and the congregation a shared context of prayer for the next year.
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Rethink Church Stories |
First UMC in New Carlisle, Ohio has been partnering with other churches and VIM teams to build the Angel House Orphanage in Tarime, Tanzania. This Sunday, the Grass Roots Ministries of Miami Valley orphanage project, will celebrate a "ribbon cutting" ceremony for the new orphanage building where as many as 46 orphans are cared for. [more]
Submitted by Jeffrey Burdsall, pastor at First UMC in New Carlisle
If you'd like to share a story of your church in ministry, go to the "Share Your Stories" link on the left side of the West Ohio Conference website home page. |
Giving our hearts away |
 Experience a cultural event for all ages celebrating the rich heritage of American Indians in the Oxford area. Through the efforts of Fred Shaw, pastor of Oxford UMC, "Giving Our Hearts Away" will feature nationally known artisans, speakers and storytellers, traditional music and demonstrations. The weekend is funded through our Native American Awareness Special Offering. [flyer] [schedule] |
United Methodist Student Day |
Like many things, college costs continue to rise. Thanks to United Methodist Student Day, people in our annual conference - perhaps even members of your family - have a chance to attain higher education. Students attending UM and other accredited colleges and universities receive scholarships and loans. Participating annual conferences receive 10% of the offering for merit-scholarship awards to students of their choosing. This year United Methodist Student Day will be celebrated on Sunday, November 29th. [more] |
Creative worship resource |
Spend a day with two of the foremost United Methodist experts in worship and creative arts. Len Wilson and Jason Moore, authors of several books on worship arts, team planning, image and creativity, are being hosted by the Northwest Plains district in November. Jason and Len both have Ohio roots and teach United Methodist conferences and groups nationally on worship design. Creative Worship invites you to explore what happens next with the latest thinking on culture, art, teams and technology. [more] |
UTS hosts Evangelism Week with Willimon and Warner |
Bishop William Willimon, Bishop of the North Alabama Area of the UMC , and Dr. Laceye Warner, Associate Dean for Academic Formation and Programs at Duke Divinity School, will be featured at United Theological Seminary's Evangelism Week, "Offer Them Christ." The event will be held November 17-19. [more]
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Worship and music director sought for 2012 General Conference |
The Commission on the General Conference is seeking a worship and music director for The United Methodist Church's 2012 General Conference. The deadline for applying is February 1, 2010. The top legislative body for the 11.5 million-member denomination will meet April 24-May 4, 2012 in Tampa, FL. The worship and music director is responsible for the overall worship and music program management at General Conference and oversees liturgy and music throughout the assembly, including inviting choirs and worship groups from across the church to participate. [more] |
Ethnic young adult summer internships completed |
Twelve Ethnic Young Adult (EYA) summer interns, based at the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS), worked in nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations in the nation's capital for two months. Young adults are selected annually from United Methodism's five ethnic caucuses to participate in the internships and the 12 interns represented 11 UMC annual conferences and all five jurisdictions. The internships are through the World Service Fund. [more] |
New dates of note |
July 11-17... Motown Mission Experience - Detroit; a United Methodist connected mission trip destination for youth and young adult groups focusing on economic disaster recovery work in the Motor City; sponsored by the North Central Jurisdiction Division on Ministries with Young People.
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