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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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March 3, 2021Bishop Gregory Palmer has announced the appointment of the Rev. Amy Haines as the Northwest District superintendent effective July 1, 2021. “The wealth of experiences... continue reading
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March 2, 2021When God calls a person to preach the gospel, the journey can be a life-changing experience and unlike any other vocation. When you are a woman receiving the call, the... continue reading
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March 2, 2021Bishop Palmer’s next Leadership Clinic guest is Carey Nieuwhof, best-selling author, pastor, and leading voice in church innovation. Carey Nieuwhof is a former lawyer... continue reading
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March 2, 2021On February 15, a severe winter storm hit many parts of the Midwest, including southeastern Ohio. The storm left behind a thick layer of ice, causing power outages and fallen... continue reading
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March 2, 2021General Conference organizers announced that the denomination’s top lawmaking assembly — long postponed by pandemic — must wait to meet another year. The... continue reading
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March 2, 2021Thinking about leading a mission team in 2021 or beyond? Join West Ohio for a virtual Volunteers in Mission (VIM) Team Leader Training on Saturday, March 20, from 9am-1pm.... continue reading
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February 23, 2021Dr. Josephine Whitely-Fields, a retired elder, saw an opportunity when she found limited historical records of Black clergywomen and their contributions to The United... continue reading
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February 23, 2021To make up for the fun we missed last Summer, West Ohio camp directors have planned exciting programs for the upcoming camp season. Ken Overholser, West Ohio Director of... continue reading
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February 23, 2021Last week’s ice storm caused extensive damage in Lawrence County due to fallen trees, burst pipes, and downed power lines. Many homes are under a boil advisory, and... continue reading
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February 23, 2021On Thursday, February 25, 2021 Elesondra Deromano and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children will lead a virtual event to discuss commercial sexual... continue reading
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February 23, 2021Interested in mission service? Attend a virtual mission discovery event! Participants will receive an overview of the basics of volunteer service, learn about different ways... continue reading
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February 16, 2021Find out how you can get a communications grant and connect with social media learning groups during Bishop Palmer’s first Leadership Clinic set for March 4. Bishop... continue reading
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February 16, 2021In 2017, OhioHealth and Lutheran Social Services began a conversation about creating a space for people who are ready to be discharged from the hospital but have no place to... continue reading
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February 16, 2021The Ohio Legislature is currently considering Senate Bill 17, which would create additional barriers for recipients of SNAP (food stamps) and Medicaid, including a new work... 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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3/3/2021Bishop Gregory Palmer has announced the appointment of the Rev. Amy Haines as the Northwest District superintendent effective July 1, 2021. “The wealth of experiences... continue reading
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3/2/2021When God calls a person to preach the gospel, the journey can be a life-changing experience and unlike any other vocation. When you are a woman receiving the call, the... continue reading
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3/2/2021Bishop Palmer’s next Leadership Clinic guest is Carey Nieuwhof, best-selling author, pastor, and leading voice in church innovation. Carey Nieuwhof is a former lawyer... continue reading
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3/2/2021On February 15, a severe winter storm hit many parts of the Midwest, including southeastern Ohio. The storm left behind a thick layer of ice, causing power outages and fallen... 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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Bishop Palmer’s Leadership Clinic with Carey Nieuwhof: "Burning Out and Coming Back" Thursday, April 15
Bishop Palmer’s next Leadership Clinic guest is Carey Nieuwhof, best-... continue reading |