Ohio West Episcopal Area

The Greetings from Springfield, Ohio, mural has become a landmark of downtown. United Methodists in Ohio and beyond are stepping up to extend a similar welcome and show support for Haitian immigrants in the city. Springfield experienced more than 30 bomb threats after being targeted by anti-immigrant rhetoric based on false claims. Photo courtesy of Greetings Tour; used with permission.

Church leaders stand with Haitian neighbors

As false claims about Haitian migrants have led to bomb threats, United Methodists in Ohio, Pennsylvania and beyond are speaking out. Some of the newcomers are fellow church members.

Mission and Ministry

The United Methodist Church for All People in Columbus, Ohio, has adapted its food ministry during the COVID-19 outbreak. People used to be able to enter the All People’s Fresh Market and get their own goods, but now they’re asked to drive up and volunteers will bring food boxes to their cars. Photo courtesy of the Church for All People.

Ohio church alters produce giveaway due to COVID-19

Social distancing measures due to the coronavirus pandemic have not prevented The United Methodist Church for All People in Columbus from continuing to provide support and hope to its community.

Theology and Education

Lindsay Crossman Chapel on Seminary Street at Baldwin Wallace college. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Wallace University.

Ohio college severs formal ties with denomination

Baldwin Wallace University names GC2019 actions and its own commitment to LGBTQ inclusion as reasons for disaffiliation.

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