"We've got ONE mission.
Make disciples of Jesus Christ
for the transformation
of the world."


- Bishop Gregory V. Palmer

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Bishop Hee-Soo Jung Assigned to the Ohio Episcopal Area
13 July, 2024
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung has been assigned to The Ohio Episcopal Area which includes the East and West Ohio Conferences. His assignment will begin September 1, 2024. Bishop Jung is the resident bishop in the Wisconsin Annual Conference and has served in this role since September of 2012. He played a key role in Wisconsin’s Imagine No Malaria Campaign, which raised more than $1 million. Prior to leading the Wisconsin Conference UMC, Bishop Jung served eight years as bishop of the Northern Illinois Conference (Chicago area). He was instrumental in inspiring the Harvest 2020 movement in Norther…
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Camp Firelight VBS

Faith Community UMC in Xenia is offering 5 days of VBS learning and fun July 15-19, 2024. The…

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Embracing Personal Prayer Prayer is a relationship with God. Prayer grows and matures over…

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Join people from all over West Ohio as we Expand our Connection with one another and people we…

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16

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First United Methodist Church in Franklin is offering an epic vacation bible school adventure this…

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You're invited to an unforgettable evening with Sean Rodriguez as he performs live at Batavia…

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We invite all lay volunteers and staff across West Ohio to join us for a day of rest, rejuvenation…

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Our mission teams to Mexico are coordinated through Manos Juntas, the licensed healthcare ministry…

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2024 Psychological Assessment Test- BOM Requirement The West Ohio Board of Ordained Ministry…