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April 28, 20212021 West Ohio Annual Conference: A Virtual Session The 52nd session of the West Ohio Annual Conference will be held virtually via Zoom Webinar on: - Sunday... continue reading -
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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May 4, 2021Deacons are clergy leaders called by God and ordained by a bishop to bridge the church and the world while proclaiming the transformational news of Jesus Christ. Most... continue reading -
May 4, 2021This summer, campers attending Widewater will be greeted by Larry Wiliford, the interim camp director who joined the West Ohio Camps staff on April 30. Wiliford has a long... continue reading -
May 4, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected health systems globally, crippling service delivery in both high and low-resource countries. However, the effects on already... continue reading -
May 4, 2021Each year, a memorial service is held during Annual Conference to remember the life and ministry of clergy and spouses of clergy who have served the United Methodist Church... continue reading -
April 27, 2021On Memorial Day of 2019, the Dayton, OH, area was devastated by 15 tornados, including an EF-4 with winds over 165 miles per hour. The tornados destroyed at least 1,500... continue reading -
April 27, 2021This story features Lorraine Charinda, a West Ohio Missionary Before the installation of solar panels at Kamisamba Farm in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the... continue reading -
April 27, 2021Disability Awareness Sunday is an opportunity for us to celebrate the inclusion of people affected by disabilities into the body and family of the church. We celebrate this... continue reading -
April 27, 2021Have you ever wanted to learn ways to engage people in my community who don’t come to my church? Have you ever thought, "I poured so much out in the past year, I... continue reading -
April 27, 2021Reba Collins, West Ohio’s All In Community Consultant, will be featured in an event sponsored by Strengthening the Black Church in the 21st Century (SBC21) that seeks... continue reading -
April 20, 2021“Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Zachariah 9:9b, NRSV Many Palm... continue reading -
April 20, 2021Bishop Palmer is excited to announce his next Leadership Clinic guest, Bishop Michael Curry, on May 18, 10a-12p EST. The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry is Presiding Bishop... continue reading -
April 20, 2021After eight years as the Director of Camping & Retreats Ministry for the West Ohio Conference, Ken Overholser will retire on August 31, 2021. After becoming the interim... continue reading -
April 20, 2021West Ohio is seeking a Director of Camps, Retreats and Next Generation Engagement. Do you want to be a difference maker? You can by joining a strong, diverse, and... continue reading
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4/28/20212021 West Ohio Annual Conference: A Virtual Session The 52nd session of the West Ohio Annual Conference will be held virtually via Zoom Webinar on: - Sunday... 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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5/4/2021Deacons are clergy leaders called by God and ordained by a bishop to bridge the church and the world while proclaiming the transformational news of Jesus Christ. Most... continue reading
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5/4/2021This summer, campers attending Widewater will be greeted by Larry Wiliford, the interim camp director who joined the West Ohio Camps staff on April 30. Wiliford has a long... continue reading
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5/4/2021The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected health systems globally, crippling service delivery in both high and low-resource countries. However, the effects on already... 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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