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Established in 1839 Rev. James Finley
The Ohio Methodist Historical Society (OMHS) was originally founded in 1839 as the Western Methodist Historical Society. The goal of the organization was to "collect and preserve...materials for a complete and authentic history of the Methodist Episcopal Church, west of the Allegheny Mountains." Today, these original materials and many more comprise the collections of the East and West Ohio Conferences of The United Methodist Church, housed at the Archives of Ohio United Methodism at Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Members of the Society include church historians, as well as others who have a common interest in preserving the history of Methodism in Ohio. For more detailed brief history of the historical society, check out Brief Historical Society history.
The OMHS Convocation and Annual Meeting is held in a different Ohio location each year. In addition to topical workshops, there are practical workshops for local church historians such as "Preservation 1001", "Creating an Archives for your Church", "Making History Come Alive in the Local Church", "Caring for Your Church's Photographs", and "Oral History Basics." Education of church historians is a primary goal of the Society.
Upon submission of required information, OMHS will prepare certificates to honor significant church anniversaries. |
Our GoalOMHS member benefits include The Historians' Newsletter published by the Society twice each year and discounted registration for the OMHS Convocation and Annual Meeting Members are also invited to join the OMHS Executive Committee or to volunteer in other capacities.
NEED HELP? Membership Questions: Contact Membership Secretary Meg Sondey at [email protected] Looking for resources for archival, historic sites, etc.? Check our the More..link above.
Research Questions?: The United Methodist Archives have recently relocated from Ohio Wesleyan University to the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. For inquiries, please direct your inquiry to [email protected]. Thank you for your patience during this time of transition. |
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Our Executive Board2025-26 Officers L to R:
Member-at-Large Beverly Miner, President Mary Ann Stotts, Rev. Don Trigg, Membership Secretary Meg Sondey, Recording Secretary Amy Reed, and Vice President Jack Hott |
Mary Ann Stotts
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