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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AC 2025
Annual Conference is Scheduled for…

The 56th session of the West Ohio Conference will be held May 28 through May 31 at Capital University in Bexley. This will be the first Ohio Epi…

Bishops Go Awards
Bishop's Go! Awards Celebratio…

On Sunday, February 2nd, 95 churches that received Go Grants for innovative ministry ideas for 2025 will be celebrated.  The event will inclu…

Stonybrook
Winter Youth Gathering at Stonybroo…

Register now for our Winter Youth Gathering, happening on Friday, February 7th from 6:00–9:30 PM at Stonybrook United Methodist Church. We’ll have an…

Spouse retreat
Clergy Spouses Invited to a Spousal…

Join spouses of clergy from across many denominations for a March 7-9 retreat hosted at Wanake Camp and Retreat Center in Beach City. The retreat wil…

Fellowship
Fellowship For All People Offers Ev…

In Toledo’s Fellowship For All People community, everyone has a place at the table. Just ask Ideshia, a resident of downtown Toledo. She feels “be…

denman
Nominations for Harry Denman Award…

The Harry Denman Evangelism Award program honors United Methodists in each annual conference whose exceptional ministry of evangelism – expressed in…

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New Resources Celebrating Black His…

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans, reflect on our shared history, and commit ourselves t…

TimSorens
Sorens helps leaders reimagine mini…

Over two days, author and CEO of Parish Collective, Tim Sorens, came together with leaders from across West Ohio to help local congregations reimagin…

MLK event postponed
POSTPONED: MLK Day 2025 Worship Ser…

Due to the expected arctic cold weather forecast to move into Ohio overnight on Saturday, the Sunday, January 19 service celebrating the legacy o…

Kamisamba Farm of the North Katanga Conference
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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

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Jan
23

"Garbage Theology…

Miami Valley Creation Care is an offshoot of Waste-Free Dayton, created to call attention to our…

Bishop Jung portrait
Jan
25

MRD Clergy - Day with…

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung will spend Saturday, January 25, 2025 in the Maumee River District with clergy…

Bishop Jung portrait
Jan
25

MRD Laity - Day with…

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung will spend Saturday, January 25, 2025 in the Maumee River District with clergy…

Jan
25

ERT 200 Advanced Classes

On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the Hocking River District office will host the following advanced…

Jan
26

2025 BOM Interviews-…

Jan
28

Leadership

Finance Training

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Zoom This one-hour training session is for new…

Jan
29

Leadership

S/PPRC Training

Leadership Training 2025 - S/PPRC Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Zoom…

Jan
31

Leadership

Trustee Training

Leadership Training 2025 - Trustees Friday, Jan 31, 2025 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Zoom…

Bishop Jung portrait
Feb
01

ORD Clergy - Day with…

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung will spend Saturday, February 1, 2025 in the Olentangy River District with…