Allegheny West Conference

Shiloh Adventist church members work with community partners to help local kids go back to school. 2023

Story by Tiffany Forde

When Cincinnati Public Schools resumed classes after summer break last week, hundreds of children arrived with backpacks and school supplies, thanks to the 3rd annual “Day of Blessing” Back-to-School event, held at Allegheny West Conference’s Shiloh church in the Avondale neighborhood in Cincinnati.

Allegheny West, Southeast church, pathfinders, Southeast Celebrates Their Global Diversity

Story by Cecily Bryant, Southeast Church Communication Leader

The Southeast church in Cleveland recently celebrated the diversity of their congregation by installing flags of the nations represented by its members.

In a moving service led by the church’s Panthers Pathfinder Club, the Pathfinders carried flags from nine nations into the sanctuary and placed them behind the pulpit, in addition to the United States and Pathfinder flags.

Story by Benia Jennings

“My passion for Health Ministries comes from my own health struggles,” says Donna Peters, Allegheny West Conference’s (AWC) new Health Ministries coordinator. “In the past, I was prediabetic and overweight with high blood pressure. I wanted to learn how I could help heal myself through exercise and food,” she says.

Story by Benia Jennings

“We should all go to the doctor for routine checkups to ensure everything is operating as it should and to catch potential issues before they become a problem. In my opinion, the role of the conference auditor is similar. It’s good to have someone come in and ensure that the church’s finances are operating as they should and identify potential problems ahead of time,” says Elliott Meredith III, Allegheny West Conferencew's (AWC) newest auditor.

Meredith acknowledges that being audited often has a negative connotation. It’s something that he hopes to change. “I’d like to build a relationship as the liaison between the churches and the Treasury Department that will evoke a positive connotation.”

Southeast church Deaf Ministries leaders attend a sign language class with other Christian leaders.

Story by Cecily Bryant

Allegheny West Conference's Southeast church in Cleveland recently opened more accessibility to in-person worship because the Deaf Ministries Department has resumed its weekly sign language interpretation. According to Donna Dixon, disabilities coordinator, “We are working on how to bring that [sign language] to all of our platforms so that deaf people, no matter where they are, can enjoy our services.”