Three Rivers District

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, Wooster, 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.