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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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Laity
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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Day of Prayer
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…

Bishop Jung washes the feet of Co Lay Leader Leslie Hall
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…

Haitian and Caucasian Women from Springfield
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…

Healthflex
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The 2025 HealthFlex Annual Open Enrollment is just around the corner! Be sure to stay tuned for further updates and instructions on the enrollment pr…

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
22

All In Community Clergy…

Time: 10AM-3PMLocation: Bexley UMC, 2657 E. Broad St., Columbus, 43209 Jesus’ story…

Oct
22

2024 Healthy Boundaries…

2024 Healthy Boundaries & Safer Sanctuaries On behalf of the Episcopal Office and the…

Oct
23

2024 Healthy Boundaries…

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

Oct
24

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Oct
25

Lecture, Workshop and…

Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church invites you to join them this weekend for their Colaw…

Oct
29

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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…

Nov
02

Volunteers in Mission (…

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

Fall Market
Nov
02

Fall Marketplace

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