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West Ohio Annual Conference
Local Church
#MeToo case ends with surrendered credentials
Donald “Bud” Heckman has left ordained ministry under complaint after facing an earlier complaint of sexual misconduct and abuse brought by four women.
Mission and Ministry
Churches have much to consider before reopening
As many states’ shelter-in-place orders are being lifted, churches contemplate how — or whether — to return to in-person worship.
Local Church
Conference urged to reopen misconduct case
Hundreds have signed letters calling a resolution unjust because it did not include the four women who accused a clergyman of harassment and abuse.
Local Church
Clergyman retires ‘under complaint’ of abuse
The Rev. Donald “Bud” Heckman, who is prominent in interfaith circles, faced formal accusations from four women of sexual misconduct and abuse.
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