"Serving Together in Ministry"
The Three Rivers District was formed when the East Ohio Conference reduced the number of districts from twelve to ten. It was a long and difficult process. Three Rivers was established from the closure of the Cambridge, Wooster and Mt. Vernon Districts in 2005. The Three Rivers District (Coshocton) office location is central to the district.
The first District Superintendent to serve Three Rivers District was Rev. Larry S. Hukill, serving from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008. Rev. James H. Humphrey was appointed by Bishop Hopkins to serve the Three Rivers District from July 1, 2008 through June 2014.
Three Rivers District is the largest in area, with at least one church in each of the following ten counties: Coshocton, Muskingum, Licking, Knox, Ashland, Wayne, Holmes, Tuscarawas, Harrison and Guernsey. (view map) The recent closure of Brinkhaven United Methodist Church has reduced our number of churches from seventy-five to seventy-four. Our seventy-four churches are being served by 58 pastors. These pastors consist of Elders, Deacons, Full-time Local pastors, Part-time Local pastors, students, and District Superintendent Assignments.
Three Rivers District Church Websites
What's Happening in 3 Rivers?
3R's Summer News Schedule
There will be only one Current (Three Rivers' Newsletter) this summer.
(June/July/Aug edition) Please submit all Summer N/L Info by May 24. The weekly "What's Happenings" will continue throughout the summer allowing for us to share highlights and basic info. But there will not be a paper (snail) mailing.
The deadline to submit information for the September Current will be August 15.
You can also learn about district events and view new photos by visiting our Facebook page. Be sure to choose the "LIKE" button to get the most up to date announcements. Like us on Facebook.
Rev. Humphrey will be on sabbatical (Renewal Leave) during July and August.
May Community Events
- Ohio State Extension - Coshocton Co. May 21-Canning Jam and Jelly. Contact them at 740.622.2265 to RSVP.
- Puppets of Grace at North Canton Grace UMC Sunday, May 20 at 7:00pm. Family cover-dish dinner at 5:15pm. 1720 Schneider St NW North Canton 44720
VBS Opportunities in 3 Rivers
- Roscoe UMC - June 4-8th (9:00-11:30am). Ages 4-Grade 6. Theme: "Sky - Everything is possible with God!" RSVP at 740.622.7780 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at the door.
- Birmingham UMC - June 4-8th. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to RSVP.
- West Union UMC - June 25-29th.
- Fresno UMC - June 10-14th (6:30-8:30pm). Ages 4-12 years. "Daring to Go Deep with God!". Contact church at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Newcomerstown Christ - June 27th and 28th. (9:00am-3:00pm) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to RSVP. "Babylon - Daniel's Courage in Captivity."
- Prairie Chapel - July 9-13th. "Dare to go Deep with God!" Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to RSVP.
- Grace Church Coshocton - July 22-26th. 6:00-8:00pm. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
- Mt. Vernon Mulberry - July 29-Aug 2nd. "Adventures on Promise Island" kids will discover God's lifesaving love!
- West Lafayette - July 29-Aug 2nd.
Love Out Loud Event
July 2-5th at Millersburg UMC. Love Out Loud to be at Hiland High School (July 2-5) for local youth to do outreach and mission in the name of Jesus! Info and video links available on the web.
If you have a free or public event in the 3 Rivers District that you would like announced in this weekly format please send your information to Joy. Contact info below. Events that request donations or are a fundraiser for church-wide ministry such as missions may also be submitted for approval... Three Rivers reserves to the right to edit all submissions based on space and appropriateness.
The 3 Rivers Current
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Racial Ethnic Ministries Events
Regular Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30-4:00