The mission of the West Ohio Conference is to equip local churches to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Recent News

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District Realignment Takes Effect J…

There will be some changes to district lines to equalize the number of churches within each district. The changes include Greene County will move fro…

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Annual Conference Mission Offering…

Each year, our annual conference offering is collected to support one or more of our missions throughout our connection. This year, contributions…

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Expanding Connection Book Club Disc…

You are invited to join the Expanding Connection Book Club to read and discuss Under The Skin by Linda Villarosa. The virtual discussion will be held…

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UMCOR Collections and Hands of Hope…

At this year’s annual conference, West Ohio Disaster Response Ministries will once again collect kits and supplies for the Midwest Mission Distributi…

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Annual Conference Mission Offering…

Each year, our annual conference offering is collected to support one or more of our missions throughout our connection. This year, contributions…

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Guest Preachers for the 56th Sessio…

The 2025 Annual Conference guest preachers have been announced. Guest include leaders from the United Methodist episcopacy, a seminary professor and…

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Learn more about AIC and Home Missi…

You are invited to the upcoming Connect A-Round Table virtual meetings to learn from West Ohio leaders in ministry. In March, representatives from Al…

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What Is the Appointive Cabinet and…

What is the Appointive Cabinet? The appointive cabinet of an annual conference provides oversight and direction for the work of the annual confere…

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East Ohio Green Church Training Sch…

The East Ohio Conference is excited to present Green Church Training on Sunday, April 23, from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Ashland UMC 220 Sandusky St., Ashland…

Bishop Jung: Church Visits Throughout Ohio
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Bishop Hee-Soo Jung

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung is the resident bishop of The Ohio Episcopal Area, encompassing both the East Ohio and West Ohio Conferences. The following pages contain information about Bishop Jung including his biography, call to ministry story, photos, Soul Food column and sermons.

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Upcoming Events

Mar
26

Immigration and the…

Join us for a webinar on March 26th from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. regarding "Immigration and the Church -…

2024 Deacon Formation Event
Mar
27

2025 Deacon Formation…

This retreat is open to deacons across all stages of ministry—including provisional, full, and…

AIC
Mar
27

Connect A-Round Table -…

What is All In Community? Want to know more? How can you get involved? Bishop Jung shared…

comedy night
Mar
29

Comedy Night

Join New Day United Methodist Church for a Night of Comedy with nationally known comedians Jeff…

Lay Servant Ministries
Mar
30

Great Miami River…

Public Prayer LSM Advance Course Instructors:  Jayne and Glen Lash Praying in public…

cabaret
Apr
04

Measure a Year Cabaret

Join Epiphany United Methodist Church on April 4 and 5 for an unforgettable evening of music,…

Lay Servant Ministries
Apr
04

Olentangy River District…

The Basic Course LSM  Course Instructor:  Judy Hug This course is foundational…

GMD Confirmation Connection
Apr
06

Confirmation Connection

Join us for the District Confirmation Connection gathering! Confirmation leaders, you are…

Disaster Response
Apr
12

Early Response Team…

The eight hour basic class ERT training will teach you how to assist survivors of natural…