Welcome to the Antioch United Methodist Church website. We are glad that you have stopped by for a cyber-visit. I am Pastor Myra Ary, newly-appointed pastor to Antioch; and I would welcome the opportunity to greet you in person.
Although I am new to the Antioch church, the Dayton area is not new to me. I grew up in Arcanum, Ohio. I graduated from Arcanum High School and Montgomery County Joint Vocational School. Since going into pastoral ministry in 1989, I have been privileged to serve several churches in the Dayton North District. I served the Bradford, Potsdam, and Ithaca United Methodist Churches prior to being appointed to serve the Sharonville and North Bend United Methodist Churches in the Cincinnati area. My ministry has included small- and large-membership congregations in rural and suburban settings.
I have an Associate of Science degree in Psychology from Edison State Community College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Wright State University, and a Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary. I am a Full Elder in the United Methodist Church.
I am blessed with a wonderful husband, Rick. We have been married for 23 years. We have a 16-year old son, Nick. He is a gift from God and a real joy in our life. Our dog, Pippen, and cat, Jordan, complete our family.
In addition to the joys and challenges which pastoral ministry bring into our lives, our family enjoys sports, NASCAR racing, and spending time with family and friends.
We would love to include you in our Christian family and circle of friends. I hope you will consider joining us for our Sunday worship celebrations or one of our many educational opportunities and fellowship gatherings at Antioch. I would welcome the opportunity to get to know you and personally share with you what Christ has done in my life. Christ brought forgiveness, healing, and wholeness into my once-broken body, mind, and spirit. He has restored my joy and continues to give me hope and purpose. Christ has made all the difference in my life and could make a wonderful difference in yours as well. I invite you to give Jesus a chance. It’s one decision you’ll never regret. If I can be of any assistance to you in your quest for Christ or your spiritual journey, feel free to contact me at Antioch United Methodist Church.
Thank you for visiting our website. I hope you will visit us again soon
By God’s grace,
Pastor Myra Ary