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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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November 24, 2020Nashville, November 2020 – The United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH) is extending full permission to all churches for use of UMPH copyrighted worship materials... continue reading -
November 24, 2020Dear Faith Community Partners, As we go through another surge of COVID cases, we know that you have seen coverage in the media about stress on healthcare workers. OhioHealth... continue reading -
November 24, 2020Since 2017, the worship attendance at Liberty Chapel Scrub Ridge has doubled. The increase is a result of community outreach. A few years ago, the congregation was looking... continue reading -
November 24, 2020Effectively reaching new people for Christ is the hallmark of West Ohio’s Light of the World award, given to one church from each district that demonstrates a... continue reading -
November 24, 2020On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was signed into law to help provide relief in response to the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States. Part of the... continue reading -
November 24, 2020This year, because of COVID-19 and the inequalities it has exacerbated, adults are reporting considerably higher mental stress. According to the CDC, “younger adults,... continue reading -
November 17, 2020Effectively reaching new people for Christ is the hallmark of West Ohio’s Light of the World award, given to one church from each district that demonstrates a... continue reading -
November 17, 2020Thinking about retiring in the next 3-5 years? If so, Wespath will be hosting a Pre-retirement webinar Thursday, November 19 from 11:00 a.m. until noon, Central time. To... continue reading -
November 17, 2020The spread of the coronavirus continues to challenge our West Ohio Camping directors and staff. In their ongoing effort to keep people safe, they have made the difficult... continue reading -
November 17, 2020The United Methodist Global AIDS Committee has announced plans for a special service to commemorate World AIDS Day on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 1:00 PM CT. The worship... continue reading -
November 17, 2020My wife and I struggled with infertility. During the real difficult stretches, it didn't help that we were part of a Korean church that consistently asked us about when... continue reading -
November 10, 2020United Methodist bishops — faced with dwindling funds and a potential denominational split — want to hit the brakes on electing new bishops in the U.S. and adding... continue reading -
November 10, 2020The West Ohio Conference continues to partner with the Laos Mission Initiative in supporting the Lao Samphan Methodist Church. Ministry efforts in community and... continue reading -
November 10, 2020The world’s strongest storm this year, Goni carved a trail of destruction across the Philippines. Goni arrived on the heels of two other typhoons while the country also... 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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11/24/2020Nashville, November 2020 – The United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH) is extending full permission to all churches for use of UMPH copyrighted worship materials... continue reading
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11/24/2020Dear Faith Community Partners, As we go through another surge of COVID cases, we know that you have seen coverage in the media about stress on healthcare workers. OhioHealth... continue reading
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11/24/2020Since 2017, the worship attendance at Liberty Chapel Scrub Ridge has doubled. The increase is a result of community outreach. A few years ago, the congregation was looking... continue reading
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11/24/2020Effectively reaching new people for Christ is the hallmark of West Ohio’s Light of the World award, given to one church from each district that demonstrates a... continue reading
Rev. Barry Burns, Superintendent
Welcome to the website of the Northwest Plains District of The United Methodist Church! Our District includes 164 congregations in 11 counties in northwest Ohio. In all 11 counties, the members of our congregations are inviting God to use us to impact our communities and to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. From rural farm land, to small towns, to county seats, to cities like Findlay and Lima, we invite you to join us in asking God to deepen our faith and to use us in ministry to serve our world!
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