We will be gathering online this Sunday but not in person. Friends and Members of Hope United Methodist Church: Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. As of the writing of this letter, the Ohio Department of Public Health has confirmed 5 cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in the State…
There are many ways that we can support the work of God through Hope United Methodist Church. Our church understands generosity and stewardship as a combination of five things: prayers, presence, witness, gifts, and service. These five things strive to help us be balanced in living generous lives. Naturally some of these are easier than others for each of us to do,…
You’d be surprised how often pastors hear this question within the church. To be fair, I don’t think we often talk enough about the liturgical seasons in the church, and if you didn’t notice that the paraments (cloths on the altar and pulpits) change you may not even notice that we have different seasons either! The liturgical year guides us on a…
Friends, The crisis facing the United States at the southern border is not something that is just a political or societal issue. Indeed it is a moral urgency that is crying out for justice, mercy, and action. We may ask ourselves, “why should I care,” and “what can I do?” The United Methodist Church stands committed to the rights of migrants, fellow…