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May 21, 2019Following the February 2019 session of General Conference, many United Methodists returned to their Sunday School classes, worship services and small groups asking the same... continue reading -
May 21, 2019The Council at church asked him, "Can you help?" A Congolese family came to church every week for five months, walking across a field from their apartment. They... continue reading -
May 21, 2019Safe Sanctuaries policies prepare your congregation and its ministries to provide safety and care to children, youth, and vulnerable adults, as well as to those who serve... continue reading -
May 21, 2019Nearly 700 clergy gathered at Otterbein University for the 2019 Clergy Session this week. This annual meeting, which focuses on the Business of the Annual Conference,... continue reading -
May 10, 2019West Ohio Pastor, Rev. Ryan Grace, was raised in a small White town, where he was taught that racism is dead. But, after hundreds of years of slavery, segregation, and... continue reading -
May 10, 2019Esther Karimi Gitobu, a West Ohio-supported missionary in Cambodia, will be visiting The West Ohio Conference next week, along with Missionary Andrew Lee, who serves as the... continue reading -
May 10, 2019CHICAGO – (May 09, 2019) The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church completed its May 2019 meeting held outside Chicago with a pastoral and prophetic word in... continue reading -
April 24, 2019Celebrate that you are fearfully and wonderfully made by participating in one of our abundant health opportunities at Annual Conference. The West Ohio Light the Way 5k... continue reading -
April 24, 2019We are pleased to offer several opportunities for the entire family at Annual Conference. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and re-connect with old ones while... continue reading -
April 24, 2019This will be our second year to host Camp Connect, being offered to children of families attending the West Ohio Annual Conference this year. It will be held at Camp... continue reading -
April 24, 2019Child care is available for children one year and older at Lakeside United Methodist Church. Cost is $7 per session. Children MUST be registered by May 17 to attend.... continue reading -
April 24, 2019There are many opportunities for clergy and laity for fellowship and learning! Monday, 12-noon, Lunch with Bishop Mande Monday, 2:30 pm, Cynthia... continue reading -
April 17, 2019How can individuals participate in Galatians: Gospel of Grace? Just as churches are invited to join in worship and small group study as part of the Conference... continue reading -
April 15, 2019Bishop Gregory V. Palmer is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Donnetta Peaks to serve as the Director of the Office of Ministry for the West Ohio Conference,... continue reading -
April 10, 2019During this year's West Ohio Annual Conference, quiet your spirit and fuel your soul through YoWo-Yoga Worship-where you will connect with Jesus through yoga, meditation... continue reading
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5/21/2019Following the February 2019 session of General Conference, many United Methodists returned to their Sunday School classes, worship services and small groups asking the same... continue reading
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5/21/2019The Council at church asked him, "Can you help?" A Congolese family came to church every week for five months, walking across a field from their apartment. They... continue reading
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5/21/2019Safe Sanctuaries policies prepare your congregation and its ministries to provide safety and care to children, youth, and vulnerable adults, as well as to those who serve... continue reading
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5/21/2019Nearly 700 clergy gathered at Otterbein University for the 2019 Clergy Session this week. This annual meeting, which focuses on the Business of the Annual Conference,... continue reading
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5/10/2019West Ohio Pastor, Rev. Ryan Grace, was raised in a small White town, where he was taught that racism is dead. But, after hundreds of years of slavery, segregation, and... 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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