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July 15, 2019Now that I am in my 35th year of pastoral ministry, and my sixth year of serving as a superintendent, I have seen and worked with a wide variety of congregations. And what... continue reading -
July 15, 2019Whether you are getting set to launch fall ministries and programs, building your congregation's budget for 2020, or both, be sure to include a check-up of your building... continue reading -
July 15, 2019A team is scheduled for November 5-13, 2019 to be in mission with Costa Rican Methodist Churches. The team will be led by VIM Team Leader, Jack Reif, and will focus on... continue reading -
July 15, 2019Petitions for consideration by the 2020 General Conference may be submitted to the Petitions Secretary now through September 18, 2019. For complete information about... continue reading -
July 15, 2019North Broadway UMC Sprague Leadership Institute, with support from MTSO, and in partnership with Columbus Sanctuary Collective, the Columbus Mennonite Church and Community... continue reading -
June 27, 2019Splish, splash and sploosh are all sounds of summer. And you will hear them all during Splash-A-Palooza at Camp Wesley. Youth ages 7 to 17 can jump in on this classic... continue reading -
June 27, 2019The Discipleship Ministries Racial Ethnic Local Church Grants (RELCC) provide funding to strengthen the ethnic local church through leadership training, small groups, worship... continue reading -
June 27, 2019Mission u, sponsored by The United Methodist Women, is an opportunity to study current issues impacting society with particular attention to the responsibilities of... continue reading -
June 27, 2019Early Response Team (ERT) training teaches how to assist survivors of natural disasters in their time of need by providing a Christian presence while taking steps to... continue reading -
June 21, 2019On June 8, 526 students graduated from Africa University, including two youth from the Kamina Children's Home, Chantal and Claudia. Most of the students are first-... continue reading -
June 21, 2019Etna United Methodist Church will host the African Children's Choir on Tuesday, July 16, at 7:00 pm on their 'Just As I Am' Hymns Tour. The African Children'... continue reading -
June 21, 2019It's "moving season" for United Methodist clergy across the United States. If your congregation is welcoming a new pastor this year, take a moment to discover... continue reading -
June 21, 2019Since the Memorial Day tornadoes that rocked several Ohio communities, 2,167 West Ohio volunteers have reported giving 13,893 hours to help with disaster response efforts... continue reading -
June 2, 2019A series of devastating tornadoes and severe storms ripped West Ohio, leaving one dead and more than 200 injured. Gov. Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in... continue reading -
May 30, 2019Do you have a gift for organizing people and resources for success? Do you enjoy serving others, supporting others and assisting others in their ministry work? If you... continue reading
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7/15/2019Now that I am in my 35th year of pastoral ministry, and my sixth year of serving as a superintendent, I have seen and worked with a wide variety of congregations. And what... continue reading
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7/15/2019Whether you are getting set to launch fall ministries and programs, building your congregation's budget for 2020, or both, be sure to include a check-up of your building... continue reading
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7/15/2019A team is scheduled for November 5-13, 2019 to be in mission with Costa Rican Methodist Churches. The team will be led by VIM Team Leader, Jack Reif, and will focus on... continue reading
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7/15/2019Petitions for consideration by the 2020 General Conference may be submitted to the Petitions Secretary now through September 18, 2019. For complete information about... continue reading
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7/15/2019North Broadway UMC Sprague Leadership Institute, with support from MTSO, and in partnership with Columbus Sanctuary Collective, the Columbus Mennonite Church and Community... 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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The eight hour Basic Class or four hour Recertification 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: Ron McDaniel, Jim Burns, Randy Fahy Deadline to register is Sunday, August 4,... continue reading |