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

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Generosity Summit 2025
Registration Now Open for Generosit…

Register today for Generosity Summit 2025, scheduled for September 15-16, 2025, at Maumee Lake State Park and Conference Center in Toledo, Ohio. The…

Summer Mission
West Ohio VIM Sites Offer Summer Mi…

Looking for a summer service opportunity for your church or youth group? Consider one of West Ohio's Volunteers in Mission sites!  Good Works…

ROL
Climate Documentary to be Screened…

In recent years, there has been an increasing number of severe weather events worldwide. And in harsh climates like the Arizona desert, extreme heat…

Earth day
Earth Day is Observed April 22

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Observance of this day is an opportunity for churches t…

CLM
West Ohio Congratulates New Certifi…

On Saturday, March 22, participants of the Certified Lay Ministry Academy completed their final course and celebrated their accomplishment with a wor…

West Ohio Authors
West Ohio Authors Invited to Showca…

Published authors in the West Ohio Conference are invited to participate in the Annual Conference vendor showcase on Saturday, May 31. Authors will s…

blueprint
Wellness Event is Coming at No Cost…

The Blueprint for Wellness Health Screening event is coming to the West Ohio Conference Center in Worthington, Ohio, on Monday, May 7, 2025. Screenin…

Immigration Zoom
UM Immigration Ministries of Ohio t…

On April 2, 2025, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, please join the Task Force on United Methodist Immigration Ministries of Ohio for a Zoom panel dis…

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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…

Bishop Jung's Days in the Districts
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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

Lay Servant Ministries
Apr
04

Olentangy River District…

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

cabaret
Apr
04

Measure a Year Cabaret

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

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…

Under the Skin
Apr
22

Expanding Connection…

Join in the conversation to Expand Connection and world view. The gathering will be on zoom,…

prism
Apr
23

Western Lakes

When Kids Come Out

"When Kids Come Out" - a four-session class for parents and family members of LGBTQ+ children on…

connect
Apr
24

Connect A-Round Table -…

Connect A-Round Table with Andy Hill and Marcia Florkey as they share their call to ministry…

Discipleship Bootcamp
May
15

Discipleship Bootcamp

DISCIPLESHIP BOOTCAMP From Curious to Committed. Curating a Discipleship Pathway We’re…

Lay Servant Ministries
May
16

Olentangy River District…

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts LSM Advanced Course Instructor:  Harry and Ann Peat…