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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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December 7, 2021Dear Ones in Christ Jesus: I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord;... continue reading -
December 7, 2021Join us for a Special “MLK” Edition of Bishop Palmer’s Leadership Clinics on January 11, 2022, from 10a-12p EST featuring Dr. Willie Jennings, Associate... continue reading -
December 7, 20212021 W-2s are due to all employees by January 31, 2022. Information to help with preparing IRS Form W-2 for clergy, which can be complicated, can be found on the conference... continue reading -
December 7, 2021As the Light the Way campaign enters its final phase, we’d like to say thank you for your generosity and commitment to growing new faith communities across the... continue reading -
December 7, 2021Are you called to lead a mission team? Join West Ohio for a Volunteers in Mission (VIM) Team Leader Training! With experienced team leaders as instructors, you will learn how... continue reading -
December 7, 2021West Ohio Camping and Retreat Ministry is gearing up for the return of Winter Camp. This year Camp Otterbein and Camp Wesley will host two different options for Winter Camp.... continue reading -
December 7, 2021The Shawnee Valley District will be taking a disaster recovery team to New Orleans, LA, in February of 2022, in response to the hurricanes of 2020-21. The experience is open... continue reading -
November 30, 2021In mid-October, the 2021 Building Bridges Community Experience welcomed over 235 participants and presenters to virtually connect and collaborate around justice-involved... continue reading -
November 30, 2021Christian Family Credit Union is proud to partner with Milford Miami Ministries to help those in need keep warm this winter. Now through the end of the year they will be... continue reading -
November 30, 2021Heavy rains and strong winds left a trail of destruction of property worth thousands of dollars at two United Methodist institutions. Munyarari Mission in the Zimbabwe East... continue reading -
November 30, 2021Advent: the time Christians set aside for spiritual preparation for the birth of Christ. It's a strange time. It's a time of busy-ness and movement. It's also a... continue reading -
November 30, 2021The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church is searching for a creative, multi-media producer who will play a key role in content creation for the conference... continue reading -
November 23, 2021As a child, Rev. Curnell Graham woke every Saturday morning to the smell of bacon and the sound of his grandmother, Hattie Maude, singing hymns and praying aloud. From his... continue reading -
November 23, 2021The United Methodist Church believes, “The ministry of the laity flows from a commitment to Christ's outreaching love. Lay members of The United Methodist Church... 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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12/7/2021Dear Ones in Christ Jesus: I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord;... continue reading
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12/7/2021Join us for a Special “MLK” Edition of Bishop Palmer’s Leadership Clinics on January 11, 2022, from 10a-12p EST featuring Dr. Willie Jennings, Associate... continue reading
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12/7/20212021 W-2s are due to all employees by January 31, 2022. Information to help with preparing IRS Form W-2 for clergy, which can be complicated, can be found on the conference... continue reading
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12/7/2021As the Light the Way campaign enters its final phase, we’d like to say thank you for your generosity and commitment to growing new faith communities across the... 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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Do you feel God's call on your life but are uncertain how to discern that call or what to do next? If so, then this is the Retreat for you! At the Laity Discernment Retreats, we will talk about call, discernment and what it means to be "called by our baptism." We will learn ways to intentionally enter into a time of prayer about discernment and we will discover Spiritual Rhythms that can help guide our journey. We will also discuss the variety of ways Laity can serve both in our churches... continue reading |