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June 2, 2020We know we are missing each other and Summer camp. While we can’t have fun in person, we’re creating a series of videos to share some of our favorite camp... continue reading -
June 2, 2020Peace with Justice Sunday is one of six churchwide Special Sundays with offerings of The United Methodist Church. Peace with Justice Sunday enables The United Methodist... continue reading -
June 2, 2020Each month, The West Ohio Conference joins together in praying for the ministries of The United Methodist Church. In June, we pray for all people affected by the realities of... continue reading -
June 2, 2020As this COVID-19 crisis continues, the Ohio Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is providing confidential telephonic and videoconferencing counseling options to support... continue reading -
June 2, 2020The West Ohio Conference recently provided a $100,000 grant to the Native American Comprehensive Plan (NACP) of The United Methodist Church. The funds will provide support to... continue reading -
May 28, 2020On a whim, Judy Robinson purchased a bucket of wire at a farm auction for 25 cents. She had no use for it at the time. Later, however, she would use the wire for a mission to... continue reading -
May 28, 2020Many of the repair and rebuilding needs of Dayton's tornado survivors were put on hold when the pandemic hit. Now, skilled adult volunteers are needed for day-only work... continue reading -
May 28, 2020On Tuesday, June 2, 1-2:30 pm, All In Community will offer a webinar on "Volunteering from 6-Feet Away: How to Activate your Community Mission Ministry During the COVID-... continue reading -
May 28, 2020"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?"... continue reading -
May 28, 2020Organizers have announced that the next General Conference will be Aug. 29-Sept. 7, 2021, in Minneapolis, despite pleas that the decision-making body not meet at the start of... continue reading -
May 28, 2020On Pentecost Sunday, we remember the day the disciples received the Holy Spirit in a special way. The story in Acts 2 describes a powerful wind and tongues of fire... continue reading -
May 21, 2020The Conference is navigating a challenging financial landscape, and our position reflects good financial stewardship in recent years. We have maintained reserve levels as... continue reading -
May 21, 2020Correctional facilities across the country have been hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and West Ohio is no exception. As returning neighbors are released from prisons... continue reading -
May 21, 2020In downtown Columbus, Manna Café has become a place of community to share a hot meal with an offering of prayer and Holy Communion. Manna Café at Broad Street United... continue reading -
May 21, 2020The Rev. Diane Dyson doesn't wear a clergy collar. If she did, no one would see it these days because of everything else she has on. Her work garb for 12-hour-plus... continue reading
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6/2/2020We know we are missing each other and Summer camp. While we can’t have fun in person, we’re creating a series of videos to share some of our favorite camp... continue reading
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6/2/2020Peace with Justice Sunday is one of six churchwide Special Sundays with offerings of The United Methodist Church. Peace with Justice Sunday enables The United Methodist... continue reading
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6/2/2020Each month, The West Ohio Conference joins together in praying for the ministries of The United Methodist Church. In June, we pray for all people affected by the realities of... continue reading
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6/2/2020As this COVID-19 crisis continues, the Ohio Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is providing confidential telephonic and videoconferencing counseling options to support... continue reading
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6/2/2020The West Ohio Conference recently provided a $100,000 grant to the Native American Comprehensive Plan (NACP) of The United Methodist Church. The funds will provide support to... 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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