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Easter Spirit: Discourse in Offstag…

“You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his discipl…

Grant Opportunity for UM Equity and…

The General Commission on Religion and Race is now accepting applications for the COOR Action Fund. This fund is a grant initiative that supports bol…

Ohio Episcopal Area Delegation to F…

A small delegation of leaders from the Ohio Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church will accompany Bishop Hee-Soo Jung to Korea at the end of A…

Engage Returning Citizens During Na…

April is National Second Chance Month, a time to focus on returning citizens in our communities. The Ministry of All In Community and its p…

Ohio Episcopal Area Crossing Boundaries Article

Crossing Boundaries, Uniting for Im…

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung brought a God-sized dream to the East Ohio and West Ohio Conferences: to cross conference boundaries to have a greater impact on…

Leaders from Church of the Resurrec…

Discipleship is more than a program — it’s a journey. You are invited to Discipleship Bootcamp at Stonybrook UMC in Gahanna, OH, on May 15th …

The Ohio Episcopal Area Task Team B…

The Ohio Episcopal Area Task Team of eight members and two ex-officio staff members from both the East Ohio and West Ohio Conferences met in-person l…

Registration Now Open for Mission u…

All are invited to the West Ohio Conference United Women in Faith's Mission u on June 27-29, 2025, at the Bergamo Life-Long Learning Center in Beaver…

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…

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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.