Join clergy and laity from across Ohio for the Day of Thanksgiving & Unity November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Roscoe UMC. The theme for our day will be “Christ Holds All the Parts Together”.
Bishop Lanette L. Plambeck of the Minnesota and Dakotas Conferences and Rev. Dr. Beth Stroud of the Methodist Theological School in Ohio will present and Bishop Hee-Soo Jung will preach and preside over communion in the closing service.
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I offer my heartfelt gratitude to God for each of you. Your lives, shaped by the call of Christ and sustained by His love and salvation, bear powerful witness to the beauty of faithful ministry.
Though every Christian shares in the priesthood of all believers, those called to the unique task of shepherding, preaching, and leading God’s people carry a sacred burden. The word “pastor” in the New Testament comes from the Greek term ποιμήν (poimēn), which literally means “shepherd”.To guide the church into healing, wholeness, and daily celebration of God’s presence is a profound and beautiful calling.
May this October be a sacred time of remembering, honoring, and giving thanks for all clergy and their families across Ohio. May the Lord bless you with abundant grace, peace, and joy as you continue to serve The United Methodist Church with faithfulness.
Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation is a podcast highlighting ministries across the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church that are transforming lives locally, nationally, and globally. Produced twice-a-month by EOC Communications, each podcast episode focuses on one of the core values of the #BeUMC campaign: Disciple Making; Belonging & Inclusion; Influence, Connection & Impact; and Experience of God through The United Methodist Church.
In Episode 69 Pastor Megan Buehler of Vienna and Coalburg UMCs shares that wrestling with God’s call began years ago when she attended The United Methodist Church of Berea.
“The only time I really felt at peace was when I walked in those red doors on Seminary Street in Berea and just was like ‘there’s got to be something with this, but I’m not going to get into it too much because it feels like it might be really big if I wrestle with this feeling more,’” Buehler said.
Eventually giving into God’s voice that was calling her into a deeper role serving the church, Buehler enrolled at Methodist Theological School of Ohio.
“I have never felt more myself than I have in the last 10 years when I finally said ‘yes, this is who I am,’” Buehler shared.
Listen to previous Storyboard podcast episodes.
View clergy and laity sharing their #BeUMC stories.
The mission of The United Methodist Church is to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world”. The mission – our driving purpose, our why – was established by General Conference.
In 2025, as the Church began a new season, a new vision for The United Methodist Church was set by the Council of Bishops with the Connectional Table. The new vision directs where we are going and instructs how we will live into accomplishing our mission. It reflects both who we already are and God’s dream for us:
“The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections.”
Love Boldly: we passionately love God and, like Jesus, embrace and include people of every age, nation, race, gender, and walk of life. (Matthew 22:37-39; John 13:34-35)
Serve Joyfully: with the heart of Christ, we journey alongside the most vulnerable among us, offering care and compassion with joy. (Psalm 100:1; Nehemiah 8:10; John 13:14-15; 1 Peter 4:10)
Lead Courageously: following the example of Jesus, we resist and dismantle all systems of evil, injustice, and oppression, striving for peace, justice, and reconciliation. (Joshua 1:9; Ephesians 6:10)
United Methodists are called to embrace the mission in their daily living and dream of the possibilities that God has placed before us through the vision.
MESSAGES FROM OUR EPISCOPAL LEADER: Bishop Hee-Soo Jung is resident bishop of the Ohio Episcopal Area consisting of the East Ohio and West Ohio Conferences of The United Methodist Church. View Bishop Jung’s Soul Food messages to Ohio laity and clergy.
OHIO EPISCOPAL AREA TASK TEAM:
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung formed the task team of East and West Ohio clergy and laity to actively listen, discuss, and discern about forming a new, unified Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. Learn more about the Ohio Episcopal Area Task Team.
UMC STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN: GCFA, Discipleship Ministries and UM Communications have collaborated to educate and resource churches about the positive impact apportionments make on how we minister to those in need. Learn about apportionments and the United In Impact campaign.
EOC STANDS AGAINST RACISM: Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, the Cabinet, Executive staff, and East Ohio laity and clergy are committed to stand against racism. Visit the Stand Against Racism resource page for small group studies, videos, podcasts, books, and more to learn how you can stand against racism.
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