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What is a Parish?

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By Definition:

 parish in American English

noun

1. a British church district with its own church and clergyman

2. a district of British local civil government, often identical with the original church parish

3. an administrative district of various churches, esp. a part of a diocese, under the charge of a priest or minister

4. a. the members of the congregation of any church

    b. the territory in which they live     https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english

Okaw River Parish is a group of four churches, all them United Methodist, being served by Rev. Leland Legg Jr.  Each church has it’s own governing body or Administrative Board and other committees.  Together they share in clergy support expenses.

The members and YOU are welcome at any of the locations. Use the pull down menu to check out each church.