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February 17, 2020Sponsored by the CAN District, TARRP, Rural Life Sunday Funds and the West Ohio UMRA. Friday evening and Saturday, March 27 and 28, at Marysville First UMC. This is a large... continue reading -
February 17, 2020The United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio is seeks an Executive Director who will lead the strategic vision of the Foundation and promote the spirit of generosity and... continue reading -
February 17, 2020Human trafficking is a modern-day reality for at least 20 million people who have been forced into slavery across this country and around the world. Here in West Ohio, Dr.... continue reading -
February 17, 2020The Harry Denman Evangelism Award, sponsored by The Foundation for Evangelism, honors United Methodists in each Annual Conference whose exceptional ministry of evangelism... continue reading -
February 17, 2020No recording devices trapped the cadences and power of “Black Harry” Hosier’s preaching. But we may conjecture that given his African American heritage, his... continue reading -
February 11, 2020The Ohio Chapter of PAUMCS (Professional Administrators of the United Methodist Connectional Structure) was a dream of Bob Storey, Coordinator of Communications for the... continue reading -
February 10, 2020Scouting was officially recognized by the Methodist Episcopal Church in February 1920. In truth, Methodist churches were supporting Scout troops prior to 1920 when James V.... continue reading -
February 10, 2020The Crossroads Retreat is a multi-faceted workshop for ministry leaders serving in cross-racial and/or cross-cultural settings. Working across difference is the key to... continue reading -
February 10, 2020Are you called to lead a mission team? West Ohio will provide a Volunteers in Mission (VIM) Team Leader Training on Saturday, March 7, 9am-3pm at Milford First UMC near... continue reading -
February 10, 2020In the Ohio River Valley District, All In Community has turned its restorative justice efforts toward healing the most vulnerable justice-involved persons - victims and... continue reading -
February 4, 2020According to Fresh Expressions US, "a Fresh Expression is a form of church for our changing culture, established primarily for the benefit of those who are not... continue reading -
February 4, 2020What form The United Methodist Church takes next will remain unclear until the 2020 General Conference meets this spring. In a gathering that emphasized the... continue reading -
February 4, 2020The West Ohio Conference will hold an Early Response Team (ERT) training on Saturday, April 25, 8:00 am-4:00 pm at Sylvania First UMC. ERT volunteers provide support in... continue reading -
February 4, 2020Each month, The West Ohio Conference joins together in praying for the ministries, mission projects, and missionaries of The United Methodist Church. In February, we pray for... continue reading -
February 4, 2020How would your life be different if you focused on all God has already given you? Katelin Hansen serves the United Methodist Church for All People in... continue reading
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2/17/2020Sponsored by the CAN District, TARRP, Rural Life Sunday Funds and the West Ohio UMRA. Friday evening and Saturday, March 27 and 28, at Marysville First UMC. This is a large... continue reading
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2/17/2020The United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio is seeks an Executive Director who will lead the strategic vision of the Foundation and promote the spirit of generosity and... continue reading
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2/17/2020Human trafficking is a modern-day reality for at least 20 million people who have been forced into slavery across this country and around the world. Here in West Ohio, Dr.... continue reading
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2/17/2020The Harry Denman Evangelism Award, sponsored by The Foundation for Evangelism, honors United Methodists in each Annual Conference whose exceptional ministry of evangelism... continue reading
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2/17/2020No recording devices trapped the cadences and power of “Black Harry” Hosier’s preaching. But we may conjecture that given his African American heritage, his... 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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