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.

NOVEMBEREVENTLOCATION
1Prayer and PraiseFacebook Live
1-3UM/Episcopal DialogueAtlanta
5-11Council of Bishops Lake Junaluska
6Executive TeamHybrid
UMPH Executive TeamOnline
All Staff MeetingOnline
8Prayer and PraiseFacebook Live
9Emory Academic AffairsZoom
12Short North UMC -- preachShort North UMC
14All West Ohio Conference Boards MeetingConference Center
15Prayer and PraiseFacebook Live
UMPH BoardZoom
15-16CabinetConference Center
22Prayer and PraiseFacebook Live
28-29GBGM-US Mission Partners ConsultationAtlanta
29Prayer and PraiseFacebook Live
DECEMBEREVENTLOCATION
1-2Duke University Board of TrusteesDuke University
4Executive TeamConference Center
All Conference StaffZoom
5-6CabinetConference Center
6Prayer and PraiseFacebook Live
13Prayer and PraiseFacebook Live
Ohio Health Board meeting/Educational Retreat
14UMPH Executive CommitteeZoom
18-22Vacation
20Prayer and PraiseFacebook Live
27Prayer and PraiseFacebook Live