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March 18, 2019Bishop Gregory V. and Mrs. Cynthia Palmer will be leading two educational trips to Europe, this year and next. First, from October 1-9, 2019, they will lead the Wesley... continue reading -
March 10, 2019Bishop Gregory V. Palmer is appointing the Rev. Calvin Alston Jr. to serve as the Shawnee Valley District superintendent. This appointment is effective July 1, 2019. “... continue reading -
March 6, 2019It is not unusual to hear a parishioner say, "We are a friendly church. Why don't visitors come back?" Many congregations struggle to understand why they get... continue reading -
March 6, 2019Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline.... continue reading -
March 6, 2019We know it's only March, but now is the time to register for Summer Camp. Registration is now open for all of our summer events at Camp Wesley, Camp Widewater and Camp... continue reading -
March 6, 2019Many of our youth are trying to navigate the next steps of their faith journey in relation to recent decisions made at GC 2019. Some lament, others rejoice. Some feel... continue reading -
March 6, 2019Several local churches and pastors from the Foothills District of The West Ohio Conference have joined together to promote healthy habits in their congregations through the... continue reading -
February 27, 2019Beneath the Arch that symbolizes the U.S. Gateway to the West, more than 820 General Conference delegates worked to open a gateway in the denomination’s longtime... continue reading -
February 27, 2019A workshop entitled, "House of Worship and Community Safety in Today's Environment," will be held on Friday, March 22, from 8:15 am to 12:30 pm at Church of the... continue reading -
February 27, 2019The Harry Denman Evangelism Award, sponsored by The Foundation for Evangelism, honors United Methodists in each Annual Conference whose exceptional ministry of evangelism... continue reading -
February 27, 2019Kids aren't the only ones who need camp. Sometimes adults need a getaway too! That is why a special retreat has been planned at Camp Otterbein to cater to those who love... continue reading -
February 27, 2019After hours of delaying tactics by opponents, the United Methodist General Conference 2019 delegates passed The Traditional Plan 438 to 384. A last-ditch effort to bring the... continue reading -
February 26, 2019After approving the Traditional Plan in the morning, General Conference delegates spent the afternoon debating and ultimately voting against the One Church Plan and the... continue reading -
February 26, 2019A long, emotional day of General Conference, with telling though not final votes, left those wanting fuller inclusion of LGBTQ people in The United Methodist Church admitting... continue reading -
February 25, 2019United Methodists from all points of the globe spent six hours in prayer for the church before beginning the 2019 General Conference’s hard work of reviewing church... continue reading
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3/18/2019Bishop Gregory V. and Mrs. Cynthia Palmer will be leading two educational trips to Europe, this year and next. First, from October 1-9, 2019, they will lead the Wesley... continue reading
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3/10/2019Bishop Gregory V. Palmer is appointing the Rev. Calvin Alston Jr. to serve as the Shawnee Valley District superintendent. This appointment is effective July 1, 2019. “... continue reading
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3/6/2019It is not unusual to hear a parishioner say, "We are a friendly church. Why don't visitors come back?" Many congregations struggle to understand why they get... continue reading
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3/6/2019Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline.... continue reading
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3/6/2019We know it's only March, but now is the time to register for Summer Camp. Registration is now open for all of our summer events at Camp Wesley, Camp Widewater and Camp... continue reading
Rev. Jocelyn Roper, Superintendent
We are the Miami Valley District of the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. We are comprised of churches from Champaign, Clarke, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby counties.
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