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February 18, 2019On February 23, elected United Methodist delegates along with our bishops will gather in St. Louis, Missouri, for a called special session of General Conference. The... continue reading -
February 13, 2019This year, the All In Community Leadership team decided to leverage video conferencing technology to make training opportunities more accessible across the Conference. On... continue reading -
February 13, 2019West Ohio's Next Generation Leadership Ministry Intern program is for undergraduate students interested in exploring a call to United Methodist ordained ministry. The 10-... continue reading -
February 13, 2019When Lorraine Charinda, 30, arrived at Kamisamba Farm last year, she found two employees, barren fields, a rundown training center and four pigs in the sties. Today, the... continue reading -
February 13, 2019United Methodist Communications is offering local churches customizable Easter outreach tools to invite their communities to events and worship services. The resources,... continue reading -
February 11, 2019A team of 16 members from Indian Run United Methodist Church in Dublin recently returned from the church's fifth mission experience in Pelerin, Haiti. They have nearly... continue reading -
February 11, 2019The California-Pacific Conference includes the island of Saipan where super typhoon Yutu destroyed many of the island's homes and businesses in 2018. Volunteers are... continue reading -
February 11, 2019United Methodist Insurance (UMI) and its partner, AmVenture Insurance Agency, Inc. (AmVenture), are working together to provide more competitive pricing and enhanced coverage... continue reading -
February 11, 2019Meet Benton Stull, Intern in Restorative Justice & Peace Building. Grace UMC (Dayton) is privileged to be hosting Benton for his Master's level practicum in... continue reading -
February 11, 2019Just under a month remains to apply for scholarships from the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation. A variety of scholarships are available for... continue reading -
February 1, 2019The Praying Our Way Forward team of the Council of Bishops has released details of the Day of Prayer, which will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST in the St. Louis... continue reading -
January 30, 2019The deadline to submit a recommendation for the 2019 Annual Conference is Friday, March 1, 2019. This is in accordance with the West Ohio Annual Conference Rules as indicated... continue reading -
January 30, 2019Bishop Gregory V. Palmer will host a simulcast at the conference office on Saturday, March 2 at 10am in response to the actions of the special session of General Conference... continue reading -
January 30, 2019As the first month of the new year ends, are you feeling good about your resolutions, financial goals and healthy lifestyle choices? What would your life look like if you... continue reading -
January 28, 2019Dallas, Texas: The General Conference Committee on Reference has determined that 78 petitions submitted for consideration by the 2019 General Conference are in harmony with... continue reading
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2/18/2019On February 23, elected United Methodist delegates along with our bishops will gather in St. Louis, Missouri, for a called special session of General Conference. The... continue reading
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2/13/2019This year, the All In Community Leadership team decided to leverage video conferencing technology to make training opportunities more accessible across the Conference. On... continue reading
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2/13/2019West Ohio's Next Generation Leadership Ministry Intern program is for undergraduate students interested in exploring a call to United Methodist ordained ministry. The 10-... continue reading
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2/13/2019When Lorraine Charinda, 30, arrived at Kamisamba Farm last year, she found two employees, barren fields, a rundown training center and four pigs in the sties. Today, the... continue reading
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2/13/2019United Methodist Communications is offering local churches customizable Easter outreach tools to invite their communities to events and worship services. The resources,... continue reading
Rev. Brent Watson, Superintendent
Welcome to the Shawnee Valley District of The United Methodist Church! Thanks for checking out our website and we are glad you found us! On behalf of our congregations, pastors, lay people and office staff we want to share with you God’s vision and mission for us. Our district is made up of 9 counties in Southern Ohio yet our mission stretches far beyond our county borders. We are making a difference in our local communities, regions, our nation and the world so that Jesus will be made known.
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The eight hour Basic Class or Recertificaiton training will teach you how to assist survivors of natural disasters in their time of need. You will provide a Christian presence while taking steps to prevent further damage to a family's personal property, tarping, debris removal, cleaning out flooded homes, etc. FEMA recognizes this training to be able to enter a disaster scene. Class instructors are Ron McDaniel, Jim Burns and Randy Fahy. NOTE: A background check is required to receive... continue reading |