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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Bishop Jung to Host All-Ohio Day of Thanksgiving and Unity on Nov. 23
Bishop Jung to Host All-Ohio Day of Thanksgiving and Unity on Nov. 23 On November 23, 2024, Bishop Jung invites all Ohio United Methodists to join together for an inspiring day of prayer, worship, and learning. With the theme "Hearts Strangely Warmed,” the day will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Worthington United Methodist Church located at 600 High St, in Worthington and will conclude by 3:30 p.m. The event, centered around Romans 5:1-5, will focus on hope, endurance, and the transformative power of God’s love. Attendees will explore how these principles align with the core mission of The Uni…
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Christian Nationalism Seminar to be…

Clifton United Methodist Church will host a seminar on Christian Nationalism on November 1 from 6 -8 p.m. In this election and post-election season,…

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Celebrating the Laity of the Church

Although October is Clergy Appreciation Month, the third Sunday of October has been established by the General Conference to be observed as Laity Sun…

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Through her photography and videography work, 28 year old WOC Multimedia Producer Kenzie Kuhn has seen the impact that the United Methodist Church ha…

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Made in the Image of a Generous God

Made in the Image of a Generous God Why Give to the Church? Ask anyone about why they give to the church, and you’ll hear many different answer…

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Bishop Jung to Host All-Ohio Day of…

Bishop Jung to Host All-Ohio Day of Thanksgiving and Unity on Nov. 23 On November 23, 2024, Bishop Jung invites all Ohio United Methodists to join…

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West Ohio Conference Officially Wel…

The West Ohio Conference officially welcomed their new bishop, Hee-Soo Jung, in a vibrant worship service held on October 12 at Trinity United Method…

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United Methodists Gather in Support…

On a typical Friday at noon, most people in Springfield, Ohio, are sitting down to lunch. But today, over 200 people gathered at Grace United Methodi…

Micah 6:8 Tour
The Micah 6:8: Love Your Neighbor T…

Last month, friends from East and West Ohio Conferences traveled to Montgomery, Alabama for the “Micah 6:8 Love Your Neighbor Tour.” The group to…

Participants in North Central Jurisdiction's Black Methodists for Church Renewal Event Oct 2024
NCJ Black Methodists for Church Ren…

The North Central Jurisdiction Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) and the Commission on Religion & Race (CORR) held their joint a…

Bishop Jungs Message to the Ohio Area Clergy for Clergy Appreciation Month
In recognition of October being Pastor Appreciation Month, Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, of the Ohio Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church, offers a video message to the clergy and laity of Ohio. “I am grateful to all of you who serve the churches and communities in the name of Jesus Christ as servant leaders with the gospel of Jesus Christ. I sincerely hope that your dedication and passion for servant leadership will now bear more beautiful fruits and that you will be rewarded with joy and peace in each person you meet and each mission you engage,” Bishop Jung shared.
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Oct
29

2024 Healthy Boundaries…

On behalf of the Episcopal Office and the Board of Ordained Ministry, we are pleased to invite you…

Nov
01

2024 Healthy Boundaries…

On behalf of the Healthy Boundaries & Clergy Sexual Ethics (HB/CSE) Team and the Safe…

Fall Market
Nov
02

Fall Marketplace

Mark your calendar for the Annual Fall Marketplace at Franklin First!Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, 9 am…

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Nov
02

Women's Retreat

All women are invited to New Day United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 2 for "Hearing God'…

Nov
02

Volunteers in Mission (…

Are you planning a mission journey in 2025 or beyond? Join West Ohio for a Volunteers in Mission (…

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Nov
03

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ORD -Living Our United…

Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (United Methodist Heritage) LSM Course Instructor:…

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Nov
04

Relevance 2024 Series

You're invited to two exciting evenings with best-selling author Wm. Paul Young (author of The…

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Nov
07

2024 Nonprofit Partner…

The United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio is pleased to continue this educational conference…

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Nov
09

Spaghetti Dinner

You're invited to Hartzell United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 9th for their annual…