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June 4, 2018Thanks to the generosity of our churches and congregants, the Connectional Ministries of The West Ohio Conference can proclaim, along with all of you, “Be Not Afraid... continue reading -
June 4, 2018Want to know what's happening at Annual Conference this year? Here's how! Live Streaming: go to the front page of the website, scroll down to the video player, and... continue reading -
May 31, 2018When: June 24, 12pm - June 29, 5pm Where: Camp Widewater 4050 Old US 24 Liberty Center, Ohio 43532 Who: Ages 9 - 23 This camp overcomes the barriers... continue reading -
May 11, 2018Des Moines, Iowa: The Rev. Gary W. Graves, Secretary of the General Conference, announced today that an error was made in the text of a proposed Constitutional amendment as... continue reading -
April 23, 2018The West Ohio Conference is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable. This is a part-time position that is expected to average 25 hours per week Monday through... continue reading -
April 18, 2018On Monday, June 4, The West Ohio Conference will present the documentary, "Reservations," at the movie theater at Lakeside. "Reservations" follows Rev.... continue reading -
February 1, 2018Calling All Outdoor Enthusiasts in the SHV District! Our next adventure is Saturday, September 1 at Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve in Jackson County, Ohio.... continue reading -
February 1, 2018DISTRICT DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM RETURNS FROM TEXAS When the immediate danger is over, the media tends to move on to the next news-making story. Hurricane Harvey... continue reading -
November 30, 2017November 23, 2017 Dear friends, I am now back to Vietnam after visiting churches for 11 weeks. It was my first long-time itineration. Though it was a time of... continue reading -
November 30, 2017To my Brothers and Sisters of the Shawnee Valley District, I am so grateful for who you are and what you do to bring God’s Kingdom to the 9 counties of our District... continue reading -
November 10, 2017United Methodist bishops are exploring three possible models for how the church should handle LGBTQ inclusion. The models come to the bishops from the Commission on a Way... continue reading -
November 1, 2017Maxine's Closet to open up in new, larger location • The Lawrence Herald • Oct 12, 2017 CHESAPEAKE - After two years of success, Chesapeake United Methodist... continue reading -
September 29, 2017On a hot, sunny day in late September, District Staff members, Roberta Eddy and Diana Hall embarked on a 400 mile, 9 hour trip to... continue reading -
September 22, 2017When the Winchester United Methodist Church decided it wanted to fill 100 five-gallon buckets with hurricane relief items, pastor Greg Roberts said it was because the church... continue reading -
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6/4/2018Thanks to the generosity of our churches and congregants, the Connectional Ministries of The West Ohio Conference can proclaim, along with all of you, “Be Not Afraid... continue reading
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6/4/2018Want to know what's happening at Annual Conference this year? Here's how! Live Streaming: go to the front page of the website, scroll down to the video player, and... continue reading
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5/31/2018When: June 24, 12pm - June 29, 5pm Where: Camp Widewater 4050 Old US 24 Liberty Center, Ohio 43532 Who: Ages 9 - 23 This camp overcomes the barriers... continue reading
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5/11/2018Des Moines, Iowa: The Rev. Gary W. Graves, Secretary of the General Conference, announced today that an error was made in the text of a proposed Constitutional amendment as... continue reading
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4/23/2018The West Ohio Conference is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable. This is a part-time position that is expected to average 25 hours per week Monday through... 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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