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.
| AUGUST | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| 3 | ONU Trustees | ONU |
| 7 | COB Meeting | Online |
| Executive Team | Otterbein Room | |
| Startegic Planning Team | Wesley Room | |
| 8 | Duke Universiy Trustees | Online |
| 9 | Standing Committeee on Central Conference Matters -- Executive Committee | Online |
| Extended Cabinet | Online | |
| Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live | |
| 10 | Conference Trustees | Online |
| 15 | OhioHealth Board | OhioHealth |
| 16 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| 19 | Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters | Online |
| 21 | Appointive Cabinet | |
| 22 | Unrelenting Grace Training Session | |
| 23 | Strategic Planning Team | Wesley Room |
| 23 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| 24 | Conference CFA | online |
| 25 | Council of Bishops meeting | online |
| 30 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| SEPTEMBER | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 1-7 | United Methodist African Bishops Meeting | Lubumbashi, DRC |
| 10 | Chartering Service for Beloved UMC | Beloved UMC Marysville |
| 11 | Executive Team | Conference Center |
| All Staff Meeting | Zoom | |
| 12 | United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio | Deer Creek State Park |
| 12-14 | Cabinet Fall Retreat | Deer Creek State Park |
| 13 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| 18-20 | College of Bishops | O'Fallon, Illinois |
| 19 | Conference CFA | Online |
| 20 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| 20-23 | Emory University Board of Trustees Retreat | |
| 26 | Connectional Table | Conference Center |
| "Grace Upon Grace" District Event -- Western Lakes District | Springfield High Street UMC | |
| 27 | Bishop's Response Team | Conference Center |
| Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live | |
| 28 | West Ohio Conference Board of Trustees | Conference Center and zoom |
| OhoHealth Board meeting | OhioHealth Board Room | |
| 28-30 | Duke University Trustees | Duke University |
| OCTOBER | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 2 | Executive Team | Conference Center |
| All Staff meeting | Online | |
| 3 | "Grace Upon Grace" District Event Maumee River District | Bowling Green First UMC |
| 4-6 | Black Clergy Retreat | |
| 5-6 | OWU Board of Trustees Retreat | |
| 9 | Leadership Discernment Committeee (COB) | zoom |
| Episcopacy Committeee | Conference Center | |
| 10-11 | Cabinet | Conference Center |
| 10 | "Grace Upon Grace" District Event Olentangy River District | Church of the Messiah UMC |
| 11 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| 13-14 | ONU Board of Trustees meeting | Ohio Northern University |
| 14 | United Woman of Faith | King Avenue UMC |
| 17 | Signing Disaffiliation Paperwork | Conference Center |
| "Grace Upon Grace" District Event Hocking River District | The Plains UMC | |
| 18 | Building Bridges Community Experience | |
| Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live | |
| 19 | "Grace Upon Grace" District Event Great Miami District | Faith Community UMC |
| 24 | "Grace Upon Grace" District Event Scioto River District | Chillicothe Walnut Street UMC |
| 25 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| 26 | COB Executive Committee | Online |
| 27 | MTSO Board of Trustees | MTSO |
| 28 | WOC Annual Conference Special Session | Ginghamsburg UMC |
| NOVEMBER | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 1 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| 1-3 | UM/Episcopal Dialogue | Atlanta |
| 5-11 | Council of Bishops | Lake Junaluska |
| 6 | Executive Team | Hybrid |
| UMPH Executive Team | Online | |
| All Staff Meeting | Online | |
| 8 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| 9 | Emory Academic Affairs | Zoom |
| 12 | Short North UMC -- preach | Short North UMC |
| 14 | All West Ohio Conference Boards Meeting | Conference Center |
| 15 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| UMPH Board | Zoom | |
| 15-16 | Cabinet | Conference Center |
| 22 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| 28-29 | GBGM-US Mission Partners Consultation | Atlanta |
| 29 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| DECEMBER | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 1-2 | Duke University Board of Trustees | Duke University |
| 4 | Executive Team | Conference Center |
| All Conference Staff | Zoom | |
| 5-6 | Cabinet | Conference Center |
| 6 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| 13 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| Ohio Health Board meeting/Educational Retreat | ||
| 14 | UMPH Executive Committee | Zoom |
| 18-22 | Vacation | |
| 20 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |
| 27 | Prayer and Praise | Facebook Live |