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.
JANUARY | EVENT | LOCATION |
2-5 | Appointive Cabinet | Conference Center |
6-15 | Africa University | Mutare, Zimbabwe |
15 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | |
16 | Bishop's Leadership Clinic | Church of the Redeemer |
17-18 | Council of Bishops -- Executive Team | Online |
19 | Presider's Training for General Conference | Online |
21-24 | College of Bishops meeting | Chicago |
23-25 | Cabinet | Conference Center |
25 | Bishop's Leadership Training | Online |
East Ohio/West Ohio Conversation | Zoom | |
29 | Council of Bishops Meeting | Zoom |
West Ohio Episcopacy Meeting | Zoom | |
30 | Town Hall | Zoom |
31 | Connectional Table | Conference Center |
FEBRUARY | EVENT | LOCATION |
1-2 | Ohio Wesleyan University Trustees | OWU |
2 | ORD Youth Event | Powell UMC |
4 | Go Awards! | Powell UMC |
5 | Executive Team | Conference Center |
All Conference and District Staff | Zoom | |
All Conference Staff | Zoom | |
6 | Clergy Day Apart | Grove City UMC |
6-8 | Cabinet | Conference Center |
9-10 | Ohio Northern University Trustees | ONU |
12 | Africa Comprehensive Plan | Zoom |
13 | OhioHealth Board of Directors | OhioHealth Board Room |
14 | Ash Wednesday | |
20-22 | Cabinet | Conference Center |
23 | MTSO Trustees | MTSO |
28-March 1 | IDEA Workshop | Irving Texas |
MARCH | EVENT | LOCATION |
3 | Confirmation Rally | OWU |
4 | Executive Team | Conference Center |
All Conference and District Staff | Zoom | |
5-7 | Cabinet | Conference Center |
6-8 | National BMCR | Cincinnati |
11 | Council of Bishops | Zoom |
19-20 | Cabinet | Conference Center |
24 | PALM SUNDAY | |
28 | MAUNDY THURSDAY | |
29 | GOOD FRIDAY | |
31 | EASTER | |
APRIL | EVENT | LOCATION |
1 | Executive Team | Conference Center |
All Conference and District Staff | Zoom | |
2-4 | Cabinet | Conference Center |
3 | Retiree Dinner | |
4 | Ordinand Day Apart | |
9 | OhioHealth Board of Directors | OhioHealth Board Room |
11 | UMPH Board of Directors | Zoom |
16-17 | Cabinet | Conference Center |
16 | COB Executive Committee | Charlotte |
17-22 | Council of Bishops meeting | Charlotte |
20 | Presiders' Training | Charlotte |
23-May 3 | General Conference | Charlotte |
May 4 | Council of Bishops | Charlotte |