Over the past 2 months there have been a number of conversations with the District Superintendent, the Personnel Team of HPCUMC, and the leadership of OTRCC, to identify the right…
Psalm 136 is a Psalm of gratitude. An attitude of gratitude is life transforming, and moves us to proclaim with the Psalmist: “God’s steadfast love endures forever!” Consequently with a…
In May of this year, the Council of Bishops voted on a recommendation from the Commission on the Way Forward re: United Methodism and human sexuality. The Council of Bishops…
Effective June 30th, Rev. Ian and Kelly Strickland will step away from ministry at Over The Rhine Community United Methodist Church, our downtown location. For over 3 years Ian has…
When it comes to God’s justice we need to be clear on what the scriptures mean by “justice”. Our 21st century, sacred, understanding of “justice” has hijacked 1st century understanding…
When the Prophet Micah proclaims “Do Justice”, Micah is not talking about “retributive” justice; but the “justice” of God: “Distributive Justice, and Restorative Righteousness.” Recently HPCUMC launched a Justice Ministry. …
Endowment programs have a positive impact on the life of a congregation. Endowment programs offer families and individuals the opportunity to leave a legacy to their beloved church, a legacy…
The life of Martin Luther King Jr. means many things to many people. However, far too many forget that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a follower of…
Christ is risen. He is risen indeed! Alleluia! This simple, but yet profound proclamation is both personal and communal, and claims our place in creation and God’s acts of new…
In John 9:1-2 the disciples ask Jesus a question that has its roots in a theology that was prevalent in the early first century and is present in the early…