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December 12, 2018A small group of United Methodists waded into the cold Pacific Ocean to kneel and pray that the border wall separating the United States and Mexico would topple. They... continue reading -
December 6, 2018Fierce is a gathering for women who lead spiritually and professionally within the church. This conference will provide a safe space, support and encouragement from... continue reading -
December 6, 2018Good Works has been a Community of HOPE in rural Appalachian Ohio since 1981. They are currently seeking interns who want to grow in their love for God and love for... continue reading -
December 6, 2018The Kamisamba Farm in the North Katanga Episcopal Area is helping to breathe new life into agricultural production in the D.R. Congo. In addition to being a working farm,... continue reading -
December 5, 2018The global mission agency of The United Methodist Church will return to the Wyandotte Native American Nation a small tract of land in Ohio. The tribe deeded the land to the... continue reading -
November 30, 2018As Mark Stamm, a professor at Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, is fond of saying, “We always baptize babies.” What does he mean by that? That we require... continue reading -
November 30, 2018In a village so thick with red dirt that the palm trees bear a rusty hue, a fresh burst of color beckons people from near and far. A new United Methodist church —... continue reading -
November 30, 2018United Methodists were among more than two dozen people arrested while trying to block the removal of an unauthorized immigrant who had taken sanctuary in a North Carolina... continue reading -
November 30, 2018Recently in Columbus, a delegation composed of several United Methodist Women conferences joined forces with the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, the National Farm... continue reading -
November 30, 2018You are cordially invited to an Open House in celebration of the renovation of the West Ohio Conference Center on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Bishop... continue reading -
November 20, 2018Eleven representatives from West Ohio's All In Community initiative joined more than 350 judges, prisoners, educators, preachers and criminal justice professionals... continue reading -
November 20, 2018Would you like to learn more about the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference but aren't sure where to look? This page on The West Ohio Conference... continue reading -
November 20, 2018United Methodist Student Day is coming up soon on November 25, and now you have the resources to tell others about it! The United Methodist Student Day Pastor and Leaders... continue reading -
November 20, 2018It seems like each week we hear or read about a disaster doing major damage to some area of the United States or the world. Just recently, hurricanes battered some parts of... continue reading -
November 7, 2018The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits has set details for the 2019 Active and Retiree Health Insurance Plans. Please attend one of the events listed below so... continue reading
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12/12/2018A small group of United Methodists waded into the cold Pacific Ocean to kneel and pray that the border wall separating the United States and Mexico would topple. They... continue reading
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12/6/2018Fierce is a gathering for women who lead spiritually and professionally within the church. This conference will provide a safe space, support and encouragement from... continue reading
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12/6/2018Good Works has been a Community of HOPE in rural Appalachian Ohio since 1981. They are currently seeking interns who want to grow in their love for God and love for... continue reading
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12/6/2018The Kamisamba Farm in the North Katanga Episcopal Area is helping to breathe new life into agricultural production in the D.R. Congo. In addition to being a working farm,... continue reading
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12/5/2018The global mission agency of The United Methodist Church will return to the Wyandotte Native American Nation a small tract of land in Ohio. The tribe deeded the land to the... 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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