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Green Church Training | February 22 from 4:00-7:00 p.m., online
In November of 2024, East Ohio hosted the first-ever Ohio Episcopal Area Green Church Training, which helped local churches take steps to better care for God’s creation in their congregations and communities. In 2025, three additional Green Church Trainings were held – in Columbus, Ashland, and online. A total of 47 churches attended the trainings from both East and West Ohio – typically with a team of two or three people from each church. During the trainings, churches were encouraged to start or expand a Green Team – a group of church members and staff that work toward green solutions that make sense for their particular congregation. Churches that have attended the trainings have dreamed about adding native pollinator plants, instituting recycling and composting programs, changing out Styrofoam coffee cups for real mugs, and more! Your church is invited to attend the first Green Church Training of 2026, which will be held online on Sunday, February 22, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. E-mail Mariellyn Grace with any questions.

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UMVIM Team Leader Training | April 18 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ashland First UMC, 220 Sandusky St., Ashland, OH 44805
Are you considering leading a mission journey or disaster response team? The Ohio Episcopal Area is offering Volunteers in Mission (VIM) Team Leader Training on Saturday, April 18 at Ashland First UMC. With an experienced team leader as your instructor, you will learn how to plan and lead a mission experience in Ohio, the United States, or around the world. You will also be provided with checklists, timelines, team forms, and practical resources for nurturing the spiritual life of your team. Cost is $15 per person and includes lunch and materials. The last day to register is April 15. For more information, e-mail Mariellyn Grace, director of Mission Engagement for the Ohio Episcopal Area.

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