East Ohio Annual Conference

View of a classroom in Keene United Methodist Church in Coshocton, Ohio, shows the extent of damage after fire devastated the church on Feb. 1. Photo by Rick Wolcott, East Ohio Conference.

Fires damage church buildings but not spirit

In recent weeks, two United Methodist churches in East Ohio have seen their buildings ripped apart by flames. In the aftermath of the fires, Southington and Keene United Methodist churches continue to minister to their communities, but in new ways — and with new partners.

Local Church

An outside nativity is one part of Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church's annual Christmas event in Middleburg, Ohio. Photo courtesy of East Ohio Conference.

Christmas lights show celebrates Jesus

Music, puppet shows, crafts, snacks and other activities have been added over the years to the annual Christmas lights show at Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church in Middleburg, Ohio.

Church History

The Methodist Foundation of Ohio hosted clergy and laity on a pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece. Participants were able to follow in the footsteps of Paul and other sites mentioned in scripture. Photo courtesy of the East Ohio Conference.

Video from Turkey, Greece trip

A group of 34 clergy and laity made a nine-day pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece, led by Bishop Tracy S. Malone. Participants walked where Paul ministered in Laodicea, Hierapolis, Ephesus, Corinth and Athens. They also visited cities of five of the seven churches that the disciple John wrote about in the Book of Revelation.

Local Church

The Rev. Derek Kubilus serves as pastor of Uniontown United Methodist Church in Uniontown, Ohio, though “vicar” is his preferred title. Earlier this year, he debuted “Cross Over Q,” a podcast offering a Christian response to the QAnon conspiracy movement. Photo by Brian Koch.

Clergyman takes on QAnon through podcast

The Rev. Derek Kubilus lands on ‘60 Minutes’ after launching his own podcast about conspiracy theories.

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