West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church

06/01/2026

West Ohio Commissioning and Ordination Service - 2026

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05/30/2026

The 57th Session of the West Ohio Annual Conference has adjourned. Thank you to everyone who helped make this gathering a meaningful time of worship, fellowship, and holy conferencing. Be on the lookout for a full event summary, as well as more photos from the Commissioning and Ordination Service in the coming days.

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05/30/2026

The morning worship on the third day of Annual Conference recognized significant anniversaries of the church - 30 years of Diaconal Ministry and 70 years of women’s ordination in the United Methodist Church.

The Right Rev. Shay Craig, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota, preached the service. Craig is also the niece of former West Ohio Episcopal leader, Bishop Judith Craig.

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05/29/2026

The 2026 West Ohio Annual Conference Retirement Service honored these good and faithful servants.

This retiring class represents 899 years of cumulative service. We thank God for their many years of ministry and service, and we pray for them as they enter this new season of retirement.

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05/29/2026

Annual Conference resumed on Thursday to a full auditorium of lay and clergy delegates ready for worship, learning, and fellowship.

The day began with Bishop Seong-Bok Kim of the Seoul Annual Conference preaching morning worship and the commissioning of home missioner, Jim Bodle and deaconess Samatha Jones; Storyteller, Ray Buckley, led Bible study, followed by the business of the annual conference.

Throughout the day, members experienced the Connections Fair featuring various ministries of The United Methodist Church, and the West Ohio Conference in particular.

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05/28/2026

We are grateful for the hard work and dedication from our friends at the United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio!

05/28/2026

The 57th Session of the West Ohio Annual Conference opened yesterday with vibrant worship and inspirational preaching.

In the afternoon, the laity gathered at the Laity Session heard from lay members, including Deaconesses and home missioners, and the various ways they live out their call, connecting the church and the communities they serve.

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung presided over the Memorial Service honoring those who have moved from labor in ministry to the roll of the victorious.

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05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Click here to join the West Ohio Annual Conference morning worship at 9:00 am via livestream

The West Ohio Conference includes United Methodist Churches and faith communities in 58 Ohio counties. Bishop Hee-Soo Jung serves as the spiritual and executive leader of the conference.

05/27/2026

Join livestream of the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church

The West Ohio Conference includes United Methodist Churches and faith communities in 58 Ohio counties. Bishop Hee-Soo Jung serves as the spiritual and executive leader of the conference.