The Western Reserve Association of the Ohio Conference, United Church of Christ is made up of approximately 80 congregations, located primarily in the five northeastern counties of Ohio.

WHAT WE DO

We support one another as we make up the witness of the United Church of Christ in this area. Our purpose is to undergird the work and mission of our local churches; to strengthen the spiritual life and stewardship of our congregations; assist congregations in developing leadership within and supporting their efforts to call ordained, commissioned and licensed leaders; and to continue to raise the standards for ministry in every setting.

The Association holds the “standing” of local churches and authorizes persons for ministry through ordination, commissioning and licensing. And we serve as a link to the Ohio Conference, where we undertake ministries that impact all five Associations in Ohio; and we foster our relationships with the United Church of Christ as a whole, as we participate fully in the life of our Denomination.

HOW WE DO IT

Working with committees of lay and clergy, and calling staff to serve on behalf of all of us, we continue to develop, support and encourage the relationships core to our life as an Association. Program Districts provide ways for our churches to interact and support one another.

Departments and Committees provide critical links to allow us to carry out our work. And the Western Reserve Association Staff are always ready to support you, answer questions, or direct you to resources.

Our Synergy newsletter and Netweaver electronic newsletter, as well as our national paper, UCNews keep us all informed.

Associations… associate! Why? Because we’re Better Together!