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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... continue reading
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June 6, 2023Dear Ones in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and Peace in the strong name of Jesus the Christ. I want to thank you for a meaningful Annual Conference Session. I believe that... continue reading
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June 6, 2023The 54th Session of the West Ohio Annual Conference convened June 1 – 3 at the Dayton (Ohio) Convention Center. With nearly 1,600 clergy and lay members, this was the... continue reading
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June 6, 2023Bobbie Ruddock was commissioned a deaconess at the 2023 West Ohio Annual Conference on June 2 in Dayton, Ohio. The worship service highlighted the impact of the role of... continue reading
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June 6, 2023“Chris Parsons has led more people to Jesus than I will ever know over the last two years," says Rosario Pardo, pastor of Mosaic Church where Chris is a member... continue reading
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June 6, 2023On Friday June 2, Rev. Dr. Tim Bias presented the One Matters Award to Bremen United Methodist Church from the Foothills District. The One Matters Award was created by... continue reading
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June 6, 2023In the midst of transition in the United Methodist Church, Bishop Palmer and the Extended Cabinet of the West Ohio Conference are excited to share this new ministry... continue reading
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June 6, 2023Kay Panovec, Director of Communications of the West Ohio Conference, has been named a 2023 recipient of United Methodist Communication’s Epi Award. The announcement was... continue reading
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June 6, 2023UMVIM is the official short-term sending agency of the United Methodist Church. United Methodist Volunteers in Mission is a grassroots movement of United Methodists who seek... continue reading
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June 3, 2023The first day of annual conference opened with a teaching session led by Reba Collins. This session was an interactive training focused on understanding ways we can have a... continue reading
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May 30, 2023We look forward to seeing you later this week in Dayton for the 54th Session of the West Ohio Annual Conference. Information about the destination, meeting schedule and... continue reading
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May 30, 2023Bishop Julius C. Trimble and Bishop Daniel G. Beaudoin will be participating in the upcoming 54th Session of the West Ohio Annual Conference. Bishop Daniel G. Beaudoin,... continue reading
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May 30, 2023In the latest episode of the West Ohio's podcast Times Like These, Rev. Wade Giffin and his son Alex discuss the ups and downs of ministry. The two share a... continue reading
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May 30, 2023Join All In Community Ministry for a Fellowship Fiesta at Grace United Methodist Church on Friday, June 2 at 6:30 pm for a Fellowship Fiesta at Grace UMC. We will be... continue reading
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May 30, 2023Another opportunity to join a GHX Cohort begins this summer on July 14, 2023! GHX is a new approach to revitalization, bridging your established church to those in your... 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... continue reading
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6/6/2023Dear Ones in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and Peace in the strong name of Jesus the Christ. I want to thank you for a meaningful Annual Conference Session. I believe that... continue reading
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6/6/2023The 54th Session of the West Ohio Annual Conference convened June 1 – 3 at the Dayton (Ohio) Convention Center. With nearly 1,600 clergy and lay members, this was the... continue reading
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6/6/2023Bobbie Ruddock was commissioned a deaconess at the 2023 West Ohio Annual Conference on June 2 in Dayton, Ohio. The worship service highlighted the impact of the role of... continue reading
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6/6/2023“Chris Parsons has led more people to Jesus than I will ever know over the last two years," says Rosario Pardo, pastor of Mosaic Church where Chris is a member... continue reading
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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