Bishop Palmer seeks to respond to invitations that advance the mission of The United Methodist Church (making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world) and reflect the mission and diversity of the Annual Conference.

The Bishop's schedule as displayed is not comprehensive. Every meeting in which the Bishop is involved is not listed. Some days are blocked out for study and preparation, Sabbath and travel and may not appear on this schedule. 

If you wish to invite the Bishop to preach/teach at your church or event, please send your invitation on your church letterhead to the Bishop at invitethebishop@wocumc.org. 

It is not possible for Bishop Palmer to show up everywhere invited even though he would like to. There are however several viable alternatives including, but not limited to, video or some kind of virtual option.

Please know that Bishop Palmer typically does not make a decision on a particular date earlier than six months ahead of the requested date. For missional reasons, he reserves the right to make the decision about your invitation closer to the time you are requesting him to participate in your event. If a decision can be made sooner, we will be certain to let you know. If you have any questions or need other information, you are welcome to use the same e-mail listed above or email Rev. Cyndy Garn at cgarn@wocumc.org. Check back periodically to note changes and to keep Bishop Palmer and his ministry among us in your prayers.

JANUARYEVENTLOCATION
2-5Appointive CabinetConference Center
6-15Africa UniversityMutare, Zimbabwe
15Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
16Bishop's Leadership ClinicChurch of the Redeemer
17-18Council of Bishops -- Executive TeamOnline
19Presider's Training for General ConferenceOnline
21-24College of Bishops meetingChicago
23-25CabinetConference Center
25Bishop's Leadership TrainingOnline
East Ohio/West Ohio ConversationZoom
29Council of Bishops MeetingZoom
West Ohio Episcopacy MeetingZoom
30Town HallZoom
31Connectional TableConference Center
FEBRUARY EVENT LOCATION
1-2Ohio Wesleyan University TrusteesOWU
2ORD Youth EventPowell UMC
4Go Awards!Powell UMC
5Executive TeamConference Center
All Conference and District StaffZoom
All Conference StaffZoom
6Clergy Day ApartGrove City UMC
6-8CabinetConference Center
9-10Ohio Northern University TrusteesONU
12Africa Comprehensive PlanZoom
13OhioHealth Board of DirectorsOhioHealth Board Room
14Ash Wednesday
20-22CabinetConference Center
23MTSO TrusteesMTSO
28-March 1IDEA WorkshopIrving Texas
MARCHEVENTLOCATION
3Confirmation RallyOWU
4Executive TeamConference Center
All Conference and District StaffZoom
5-7CabinetConference Center
6-8National BMCRCincinnati
11Council of BishopsZoom
19-20CabinetConference Center
24PALM SUNDAY
28MAUNDY THURSDAY
29GOOD FRIDAY
31EASTER
APRILEVENTLOCATION
1Executive TeamConference Center
All Conference and District StaffZoom
2-4CabinetConference Center
3Retiree Dinner
4Ordinand Day Apart
9OhioHealth Board of DirectorsOhioHealth Board Room
11UMPH Board of DirectorsZoom
16-17CabinetConference Center
16COB Executive CommitteeCharlotte
17-22Council of Bishops meetingCharlotte
20Presiders' TrainingCharlotte
23-May 3General ConferenceCharlotte
May 4Council of BishopsCharlotte