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


- Bishop Gregory V. Palmer

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A message from the Council of Bishops: A Journey of Hope and Transformation
22 July, 2024
During the 2024 Jurisdictional Conferences, reports were shared about the collaborative work that took place between the Colleges of Bishops, Committees on Episcopacy and the Interjurisdictional Committee on the Episcopacy. This collaboration resulted in the formation of new episcopal areas and the assignment of innovative and expanded episcopal duties.We are grateful for each of these respective entities’ discernment and recommendations and for their commitment to serving the missional needs of each conference and jurisdiction.The General Conference’s decision to reduce the number of active…
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West Ohio UMC Leaders on College Ca…

During this time of year, many youth are preparing for their next chapter as a college student; many soon to be living in new cities. Across the W…

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Expanding Connection Book Club Shar…

Join people from all over West Ohio as we Expand our Connection with one another and people we haven't met yet. Each month the book selections will b…

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Statement on Assassination Attempt

Dear Ones In Christ Jesus: I greet you in the in the strong name of Jesus the Christ, Prince of Peace. In no uncertain terms, I condemn the ass…

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Bishop Hee-Soo Jung has been assigned to The Ohio Episcopal Area, including the East and West Ohio Conferences. His assignment will begin September 1…

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While other teenagers were sleeping in or deep into video games, Landon Balmos-Ruddock and Nehemiah (Neha) Priebe were helping form United Methodist…

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Let us keep the West Ohio Delegation in our prayers as they convene with in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for the North Central Jurisdictional Conference…

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HealthFlex Participants - Don’t leave money on the table! You can avoid a higher 2025 HealthFlex deductible and earn $100* by completing the Healt…

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Southern Hills UMC in Kettering, OH invites you to "Christmas in July" July 24, 2024 from 9am-4pm…

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Don't miss the Vacation Bible Experience at Richard's Chapel UMC July 29-31!

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Lay Pastoral Care Giving LSM Advance Course Instructors:  Bill Callery, Jim Graham,…