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Laity Convocation - August 15-16

All laity in the East and West Ohio Conferences of The United Methodist Church are invited to participate in a Laity Convocation hosted by Bishop Hee…

WOC Youth Invited to Fellowship Tog…

West Ohio Conference youth are invited to an Olentangy River District youth event at Scioto Ridge UMC on Friday, May 9, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm. The Spr…

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Celebrating Methodist Missions in O…

“Celebrating Methodist Missions in Ohio, Korea, and Beyond: The 140-year Legacy of Mary & William Scranton” is a three-day event to be hosted at…

Interested Mentors For Clergy Candi…

Are you a Deacon or Elder who finds joy in helping others listen for God's call? You are invited to attend a Mentor Training Day for those interested…

Lunch and Learn Offering for Justi…

All In Community Ministries invited you to a Post-Incarceration Syndrome Workshop, a virtual Lunch and Learn on Monday, May 12, 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Pos…

Lift Up Native American Ministries…

On Native American Ministries Sunday, United Methodists across the connection come together to celebrate, support, and partner with Native American c…

The UMFWO Offers New Resources for…

Clergy and church leaders can take advantage of various resources from the United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio (UMFWO), available in May. The…

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…

Raise Your Voice with the Annual Co…

This year’s Annual Conference opening worship could use your voice! The West Ohio Annual Conference Worship Planning Team invites singers from acros…

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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.