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December 9, 2019Advent is here. And with it, all the preparations for Christmas. Over the next few weeks, we're going to look at a few people who appear in the story of Jesus' birth... continue reading -
December 9, 2019A new survey from United Methodist Communications found willingness to visit a United Methodist Church rose to 42 percent in 2019 among U.S. adults seeking more... continue reading -
December 9, 2019Registration closes Wednesday morning, December 18 for all three camps Winter Camp sessions on December 28-30. All three camps have openings and financial assistance is... continue reading -
December 9, 2019Following a meaningful first event in Central Ohio, The West Ohio Conference will offer three additional presentations of "Crossing the Color Line: 400 Years of Race... continue reading -
December 4, 2019Conversations about race can be challenging, even and especially in church settings. And yet, Christ came for all people. The Gospel and Race is a free resource offered by... continue reading -
December 4, 2019Each month, The West Ohio Conference joins together in praying for the ministries, mission projects, and missionaries of The United Methodist Church. In December, we pray for... continue reading -
December 4, 2019March 19-21, 2020 at Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, Lewis Center, OH The Crossroads Retreat is a retreat for ministry leaders serving in cross-racial and/or... continue reading -
December 4, 2019Get Your Spirit in Shape has partnered with Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church and their Give Love campaign, to speak with a different missionary each week... continue reading -
December 4, 2019You, your small group, and your congregation are invited to join us this Lent in a conference wide series A Perfect Love: a 5-Sunday worship and study series for Lent (March... continue reading -
November 25, 2019It's nothing new. Membership in many United Methodist churches is aging and declining. It's not that congregations aren't trying to find ways to attract new... continue reading -
November 25, 2019There are approximately 1 billion migrants worldwide. 60 million are forcibly displaced. 25 million are registered refugees. At least 25 million people... continue reading -
November 25, 2019Are you looking for a mission team to join in 2020? Several teams are forming now and have room for you. New Jersey Construction Team - Hurricane Sandy... continue reading -
November 25, 2019When the Rev. Jonathan Kollmann answered the call to serve, he knew his ministry would concentrate on revitalizing existing churches and starting new communities of faith.... continue reading -
November 19, 2019During the month of October, Wesley Williams (age 7) decided to challenge Coburn United Methodist Church to bring in socks for Socktober. With the tagline "Put a... continue reading -
November 19, 2019Want to learn how you can assist neighbors and communities impacted by floods and tornadoes? Come to the January 11, 2020 Early Response Team (ERT) class where you will learn... continue reading
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12/9/2019Advent is here. And with it, all the preparations for Christmas. Over the next few weeks, we're going to look at a few people who appear in the story of Jesus' birth... continue reading
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12/9/2019A new survey from United Methodist Communications found willingness to visit a United Methodist Church rose to 42 percent in 2019 among U.S. adults seeking more... continue reading
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12/9/2019Registration closes Wednesday morning, December 18 for all three camps Winter Camp sessions on December 28-30. All three camps have openings and financial assistance is... continue reading
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12/9/2019Following a meaningful first event in Central Ohio, The West Ohio Conference will offer three additional presentations of "Crossing the Color Line: 400 Years of Race... continue reading
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12/4/2019Conversations about race can be challenging, even and especially in church settings. And yet, Christ came for all people. The Gospel and Race is a free resource offered by... 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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