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March 11, 2020Dear West Ohio Pastors, At this writing, there have been 3 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in Ohio. As concerns are mounting, we are very aware that you may experiencing... continue reading
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January 24, 2023On the Rev. Greg Gardner’s first day at Hallsville United Methodist Church in 2014 he found a small gathering and not many children. Gardner, lead pastor of... continue reading -
January 24, 2023Cincinnati's Martin Luther King Day celebration consisted of thousands marching downtown, beginning with an Interfaith Prayer Service at the National Underground Railroad... continue reading -
January 24, 2023All clergy serving in ministry in the West Ohio Conference are invited to join us for a Clergy Day Apart on Tuesday, February 7th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Scioto... continue reading -
January 24, 2023Mark your calendar for the upcoming Retiree Day Apart scheduled for Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the West Ohio Conference Center. More details to follow. -
January 24, 2023As stipulated in our conference rules, all legislation must be submitted to and received by the Conference Secretary Chris Clough by 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, March 1. Any... continue reading -
January 24, 2023The Global Mission Fellows International and US Application are ending soon! Global Mission Fellows are young adults ages 20-30 who spend 2 years living and working with a... continue reading -
January 24, 2023The Foundation for Evangelism is hosting an informational session for its upcoming grant cycle. The foundation is now accepting applications for the 2023 Equipping the... continue reading -
January 10, 2023We are excited to introduce West Ohio’s Director of Faith Formation and Lay Ministry, Julie Carter. Julie is an exceptional teacher and leader who naturally invites... continue reading -
January 10, 2023The West Ohio Conference is celebrating the ministry of Tracy Chambers, who served as Lay Servant Ministries Director from 2017-2021. Chambers is continuing to fulfill her... continue reading -
January 10, 2023The 2023 Virtual Laity Discernment Retreat will hold its first session at the end of January, so be sure to register now! At the Laity Discernment Retreat, we will talk... continue reading -
January 10, 2023Mark your calendar for West Ohio Clergy Day Apart scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2023 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church. 2023 Clergy Day Apart... continue reading
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January 10, 20232022 W-2's are due to all employees by January 31, 2023. Information to help with preparing IRS Form W-2 for clergy, which can be complicated, can be found on the... continue reading -
January 10, 2023West Ohio clergy are invited to participate in a Clergy Tax Seminar via Zoom on January 28, 2023. Sponsored by the Brethren Academy, the Church of the Brethren Office of... continue reading -
January 10, 2023The Foundation for Evangelism is pleased to announce it will open the 2023 Equipping the Local Church grant cycle on January 15. A total of $350,000 is available for grants... continue reading
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3/11/2020Dear West Ohio Pastors, At this writing, there have been 3 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in Ohio. As concerns are mounting, we are very aware that you may experiencing... continue reading
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1/24/2023On the Rev. Greg Gardner’s first day at Hallsville United Methodist Church in 2014 he found a small gathering and not many children. Gardner, lead pastor of... continue reading
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1/24/2023Cincinnati's Martin Luther King Day celebration consisted of thousands marching downtown, beginning with an Interfaith Prayer Service at the National Underground Railroad... continue reading
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1/24/2023All clergy serving in ministry in the West Ohio Conference are invited to join us for a Clergy Day Apart on Tuesday, February 7th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Scioto... continue reading
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1/24/2023Mark your calendar for the upcoming Retiree Day Apart scheduled for Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the West Ohio Conference Center. More details to follow.
Rev. Amy Haines, Superintendent
Welcome to the website of the Northwest Plains District of The United Methodist Church! From country churches to small towns to cities like Lima, Findlay and Defiance, our district is comprised of 158 congregations in 11 counties in northwest Ohio. Together we strive to impact our communities with the love of God as we follow Jesus.
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