News
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023
The Harry Denman Evangelism Award, sponsored by The Foundation for Evangelism, honors United Methodists in each annual conference whose exceptional ministry of evangelism brings people into a life transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. What distinguishes a Harry Denman Evangelism Award recipient is the commitment to consistently introduce others to the Good News of Jesus Christ in all ministry settings. Their ministry is exceptional for the number of new... continue reading
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023
Several people have reached out about the Year End Reports for 2022. Usually, churches have received the forms needed to complete these reports by the end of December. This year, we are awaiting updates that are being done to the system and there is a delay in the reports being sent out. The issue is being worked on, and the paperwork for the reports will be sent as soon as the system is ready. Thank you for your patience!
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023
As stipulated in our conference rules, all legislation must be submitted to and received by the Conference Secretary Chris Clough by 11:59 pm, Wednesday, March 1. Any legislation received after that date will be returned. The maker of that legislation can decide if they want to suspend the rules for consideration of the Annual Conference body. Legislation should be sent to: Conference Secretary, Chris Clough at cclough [at] wocumc.org.
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey at 4:17 am on February 6, the most powerful earthquake recorded since 1939. In the hours that followed, at least 78 aftershocks were reported, followed by a second earthquake of 7.5 magnitude. The earthquake and aftershocks also impacted northwest Syria, where 4.1 million people depend on humanitarian assistance. The death toll continues to rise and the humanitarian response is struggling to ramp up to meet the... continue reading
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023
Young people in The United Methodist Church’s Eastern Kenya District are taking a collective stand against substance abuse and addiction.  Members of Youth for Christ in Meru, a district-wide youth program started in 2022, are focusing on khat abuse. Khat is a flowering plant containing the alkaloid cathinone, a stimulant said to cause excitement, appetite loss and euphoria. While khat is legal and socially acceptable in Kenya, it is illegal in many other cou... continue reading
Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023
You are invited to be a part of a West Ohio Conference Volunteers in Mission Team to the North Katanga Annual Conference in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mission experience will include a team of 8-10 persons who will work with the leaders of the North Katanga Annual Conference to develop a training experience for the youth and young adults in the congregations surrounding the village of Kamina. In addition to the training, the team will have the oppor... continue reading
Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” -Isaiah 6:8 On January 29 – January 31, 72 members of the West Ohio Conference Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) responded to their call and participated in the annual Interviews for those requesting credentials in the United Methodist Church. Prior to meeting with the BOM, candidates must participate in the Candidacy Summit, complete... continue reading
Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5)   Meek does not mean weak.   Now that we have that out of the way, what is meant by “blessed are the meek?”   If what comes to mind when you hear the word meek is weak, harmless, or spiritless, it’s time to reconsider. If what you think of is someone who is a “doormat,” quiet, timid, or does not want to offend anyone, let’s reframe it in the biblical understanding of meek.   Contin... continue reading
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023
Dear Ones in Christ Jesus: Grace and Peace to you. I want to take this opportunity to give you an update on some exciting work going on in the West Ohio Conference that has an affect on all of us. So, here we go.   At the 2022 regular session of the Annual Conference, the members established a Connectional Table. The group convened in the Fall and took up their work. Recently they acted to move forward with a Strategic Planning Process for the conferenc... continue reading
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023
Bishop Palmer, the West Ohio Conference Office of Connectional Ministries and the United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio invite you to show your love for Wings of the Morning during the month of February through a special urgent appeal. Due to supply chain issues and government paperwork delays, the much-loved Cessna aircraft, purchased by West Ohio for the North Katanga Conference Wings of the Morning Ministry has been unexpectedly grounded for nearly six m... continue reading