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October 12, 2021Each year, the United Methodist Church celebrates the ministry and witness of laypersons everywhere through a special service. Laity Sunday is a special Sunday defined by... continue reading -
October 12, 2021During the summer of 2020, lay leader Linda Elam Young earned certification in Spiritual Formation from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Her pastor,... continue reading -
October 12, 2021By Rev. Dr. Suzanne Allen, Regional Missional Specialist We live in a world where we continually feel vulnerable. It doesn’t matter that in many ways we are the safest... continue reading -
October 12, 2021October is Clergy Appreciation month. Pastors and church leaders work hard to spread the Word and support those they serve. Now it is time for them to relax and renew with an... continue reading -
October 12, 2021The United Methodist Men of the West Ohio Conference will hold a men’s retreat at Camp Wesley in Bellefontaine, OH, on Friday, October 29, at 6:00pm through Saturday,... continue reading -
October 12, 2021I’ve sat in front of this blank screen for quite a while trying to answer the question, “Do you believe God has a plan for your life?” The knee-jerk... continue reading -
October 5, 2021People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was... continue reading -
October 5, 2021On Saturday, September 25, Clintonville -Beechwold Community Resource Center (CRC) and North Broadway United Methodist Church celebrated the CRC’s golden anniversary... continue reading -
October 5, 2021No matter how humble or unassuming they may be, most people get a warm glow inside when someone says “thank you” for what they’ve done or expresses... continue reading -
October 5, 2021You say I'm not from here and they say I'm not from there. But I say I am from there y soy de aquí. I don't belong to the culture I live in, and I feel out... continue reading -
October 5, 2021United Methodist Native Americans involved with the new museum say it's worth the wait The Native American experience during and after colonization has been told before... continue reading -
October 5, 2021What is a real man? “Guys should not cry,” Bob Pickett said. “Anger equals strength. Guys who are physically weak aren’t as good as other men. Men... continue reading -
September 28, 2021Beloved in Christ Jesus, Grace to you and peace from God who is made known to us most fully in the life death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our savior.... continue reading
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September 28, 2021In recent weeks, new church communities have launched throughout West Ohio. A ministry of Fresh Starts and New Beginnings, Fresh Expressions is an initiative to generate new... continue reading -
September 28, 2021Six years ago Bishop Palmer called upon the West Ohio Conference to invest significant resources in the best tools, leaders and locations that would bring more people and... continue reading
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10/12/2021Each year, the United Methodist Church celebrates the ministry and witness of laypersons everywhere through a special service. Laity Sunday is a special Sunday defined by... continue reading
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10/12/2021During the summer of 2020, lay leader Linda Elam Young earned certification in Spiritual Formation from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Her pastor,... continue reading
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10/12/2021By Rev. Dr. Suzanne Allen, Regional Missional Specialist We live in a world where we continually feel vulnerable. It doesn’t matter that in many ways we are the safest... continue reading
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10/12/2021October is Clergy Appreciation month. Pastors and church leaders work hard to spread the Word and support those they serve. Now it is time for them to relax and renew with an... continue reading
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10/12/2021The United Methodist Men of the West Ohio Conference will hold a men’s retreat at Camp Wesley in Bellefontaine, OH, on Friday, October 29, at 6:00pm through Saturday,... continue reading
Rev. Calvin Alston, Jr., 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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