Bishop's Schedule

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 [at] wocumc.org (subject: Invite%20the%20Bishop)

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 [at] wocumc.org (subject: Invite%20the%20Bishop%20Question) . Check back periodically to note changes and to keep Bishop Palmer and his ministry among us in your prayers.

COVID Advisory – In this season all invitations requesting an in-person engagement will be expected to share  COVID Protocols as a part of the invitation. Bishop Palmer and his staff in consultation with the local setting reserve the right to make last minute pivots based on COVID statistics in the region. 

JANAURY, 2023 EVENT LOCATION
3-5 Cabinet

Conference Center

3 Episcopal Residency Committee Zoom
4 Prayer and Praise Facebook Live
6 EPIPHANY  
  Council of Bishop's Meetging Zoom
8 Hyde Park Community UMC Preaching
9 Executive Team Conference Center
  All Conference Staff Meeting Zoom
11 Prayer and Praise Facebook Live
12

Exec Comm of the

Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters

Zoom
16 MLK Day  
16-20 New Bishops' Orientation Dallas, Texas
18 Prayer and Praise Facebook Live
18-19 Council Of Bishop's Executive Comm Dallas, Texas
22-25 College of Bishops Chicago
25 Prayer and Praise Facebook Live
25-26 Cabinet Zoom
25-27 Emory Board of Trustees Atlanta
30 Connectional Table Conference Center
FEBRUARY, 2023 EVENT

LOCATION

1 Prayer and Praise Facebook Live
2-4 Ohio Wesleyan Board Retreat  
6 Executive Team Conference Center
  All Conference Staff meeting Zoom
7 Clergy Day Apart Scioto Ridge UMC
7-9 Cabinet Conference Center
8 Prayer and Praise Facebook Live
10-11 Ohio Northern University Board Meeting ONU
12 King Avenue UMC preaching
15 Prayer and Praise Facebook Live
  OhioHealth Board Meeting  
19 UMPH Executive Comm meeting  
21-22 Cabinet  
21-26

Standing Committee on 

Central Conference Matters

Frankfort, Germany
22 Ash Wednesday  
  Prayer and Praise Facebook Live
24 MTSO Board of Trustees Zoom
MARCH, 2023 EVENT LOCATION
1 Prayer and Praise Facebook Live
5 Pleasantville UMC Preaching and Q&A Forum
6 Executive Team Conference Center
  All Conference Staff Zoom
7-9 Cabinet Conference Center
8 Prayer and Praise Facebook Live
12-14 Consultation of Methodist Bishops Atlanta
15 Prayer and Praise Facebook Live
21-22 Cabinet Zoom
22 Prayer and Praise Facebook Live
29 Prayer and Praise Facebook Live
29-31 IDEA Workshop Dallas