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August 4, 2020All Clergy and Lay Members of the Annual Conference are invited to participate in the 2020 Virtual West Ohio Annual Conference on Saturday, September 12th. We will begin at... continue reading -
August 4, 2020As we end our two-part series about VBS in West Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic, we share stories of a program that took participants into their backyards and another that... continue reading -
August 4, 2020The U.S. criminal justice system is often anything but 'just.' With only 5% of the world's population, the United States contains about 20% of the world's... continue reading -
August 4, 2020Renovation of what will be the Charitable Pharmacy's second location is scheduled to begin in September, with a planned Spring 2021 opening. The new location will be... continue reading -
July 28, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged many church leaders to be creative in ministry to fulfill the mission of the church; to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Vacation Bible... continue reading -
July 28, 2020The Revs. John Lewis and Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian were models of authentic religion who proved that people of faith can change a nation, said the Rev. James... continue reading -
July 28, 2020Sid Davis never thought he’d be driving all over his sprawling city to have masked, socially distanced curbside visits with choir members. But Davis, director of music... continue reading -
July 28, 2020While working 60 hours a week helping to feed the hungry in Columbus, Ohio, the Rev. John Edgar got word that his 98-year-old mother had come down with the coronavirus.... continue reading -
July 23, 2020When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, All In Community shifted grant funding to support churches providing direct assistance to men and women returning from prison. One grant... continue reading -
July 21, 2020The deadline for registration for the West Ohio Conference Clergy Session is Friday, July 24th. You must pre-register to attend. Registration will require a two-... continue reading -
July 21, 2020Justin Williams is a runner. He is also pastor of Coburn United Methodist Church in Zanesville, Ohio. While visiting a member in hospice care, Williams was asked if he... continue reading -
July 21, 2020Native Americans, including United Methodists, were jubilant over a U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirming their jurisdiction over criminal prosecutions of tribe... continue reading -
July 21, 2020Bishop Mande, resident bishop of the North Katanga Conference, speaks to coronavirus in the Congo and the witness of the church. In a country of over 90 million people with... continue reading -
July 21, 2020COVID-19 has revealed disproportionate disparities related to healthcare for persons with disabilities (PWD) and those who serve PWD. As United Methodists "we urge the... continue reading -
July 14, 2020In the spring of 2020, African Americans were being infected and dying at a higher rate than any other demographic in Ohio. While African Americans represent 12% of Ohio... continue reading
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8/4/2020All Clergy and Lay Members of the Annual Conference are invited to participate in the 2020 Virtual West Ohio Annual Conference on Saturday, September 12th. We will begin at... continue reading
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8/4/2020As we end our two-part series about VBS in West Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic, we share stories of a program that took participants into their backyards and another that... continue reading
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8/4/2020The U.S. criminal justice system is often anything but 'just.' With only 5% of the world's population, the United States contains about 20% of the world's... continue reading
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8/4/2020Renovation of what will be the Charitable Pharmacy's second location is scheduled to begin in September, with a planned Spring 2021 opening. The new location will be... continue reading
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7/28/2020The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged many church leaders to be creative in ministry to fulfill the mission of the church; to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Vacation Bible... 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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