West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church

09/07/2026

As the Ohio Episcopal Area continues to invest in strong, adaptable leadership, the Leadership Development Team is excited to launch a new Fall Mini-mester, running September 21 through October 16. This four-week learning experience is designed to strengthen the Ohio Episcopal Area's leadership fr...

09/07/2026

09/06/2026

The Ohio Episcopal Area Office of Fresh Starts and New Beginnings with the Scioto River District is co-sponsoring an event for clergy and laity to dream boldly, discern God's vision, and look toward the future of ministry in your community. DARE to Dream Like Jesus® will be held Thursday, October ...

09/05/2026

The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) has approved changes to the Proper Insurance Coverage Standards. The updates provide more nuanced figures by addressing three size categories rather than the two used in prior documents. The new standards now address inland marine coverage, bo...

09/04/2026

Lay Servant Ministries will host a virtual gathering on Monday, September 28, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST, to introduce the process to become a Certified Lay Minister. During the meeting, Certified Lay Ministers will share their call and the journey through the Certified Lay Minister Academy. This gather...

09/02/2026

On August 15, more than 40 youth leaders and volunteers gathered at Montrose Zion United Methodist Church for a Youth Leader Training Day focused on a simple but important question: What might happen if we approached youth ministry with greater intentionality, curiosity, creativity, and connection?

Representing more than 30 churches from across East and West Ohio, the group included leaders who have been in ministry for less than a month alongside veterans with more than 30 years of experience. Despite their different contexts and levels of experience, participants shared a common desire to help young people develop a faith that lasts.

On August 15, more than 40 youth leaders and volunteers gathered at Montrose Zion United Methodist Church for a Youth Leader Training Day focused on a simple but important question: What might happen if we approached youth ministry with greater intentionality, curiosity, creativity, and connection?....

09/01/2026

Learn more about the Christmas Miracle via Zoom on September 28 to volunteer to serve families of incarcerated individuals.

Last December, All In Community in partnership with Four-Seven Ministries created opportunities for incarcerated individuals to celebrate the Christmas season with their families at 8 Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction institutions. This initiative is called The Christmas Miracle.  Vo...

09/01/2026

In response to the catastrophic flash flooding that occurred along the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, UMCOR is awarding a solidarity grant to support United Mission Nepal as they aid impacted communities in Dhading and Nuwakot districts with emergency food and non-food item (NFI) assistance. Alongside this grant, UMCOR is continuing to explore opportunities for further response through our partner networks and local assessments.
Please remain in prayer for these communities as the toll of this disaster continues to worsen. Authorities now report that at least 579 people have died and 1,924 people remain missing, with these numbers expected to grow as some areas remain inaccessible.

To support our response to this and other international disasters, give here: bit.ly/umcoridr

In response to the catastrophic flash flooding that occurred along the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, UMCOR is awarding a solidarity grant to support United Mission Nepal as they aid impacted communities in Dhading and Nuwakot districts with emergency food and non-food item (NFI) assistance. Alongside this grant, UMCOR is continuing to explore opportunities for further response through our partner networks and local assessments.

Please remain in prayer for these communities as the toll of this disaster continues to worsen. Authorities now report that at least 579 people have died and 1,924 people remain missing, with these numbers expected to grow as some areas remain inaccessible. Search and rescue teams are still working to reach communities cut off by the disaster, with damaged roads, landslides, and communications disruptions hindering relief operations and making it difficult to fully assess needs.

We lift up this call for prayer, presence, and continued accompaniment from the Rev. Jung Eun Grace Moon, general secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia, ecumenical partner of The United Methodist Church: “In this time of profound loss and suffering, may God’s comforting presence draw near to all those affected, embrace those who grieve, strengthen those who search and serve, shelter those who have lost their homes and kindle a light of hope amid the darkness.”

To support our response to this and other international disasters, give here: bit.ly/umcoridr

08/31/2026

Clergy from across the Ohio Episcopal Area are gathered at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Sandusky today through Wednesday for the 2026 All-Ohio School of Ministry. This year’s theme is “Abundant Grace, Fed by Christ, Sent to Feed the World, ‘You Feed Them.’”

“Whatever you bring with you today, you are welcome here. It is a spiritual homecoming – a time to know one another more deeply, to learn from one another, to encourage and love one another and to listen together for the movement of the Holy Spirit,” said Bishop Hee-Soo Jung in his opening worship service sermon.

In plenary sessions over the three days featured speaker Rev. Dr. Elaine Heath is sharing “what happens to us holistically when we experience trauma and healing strategies so that we can foster healing and resilience in ourselves and the communities that we lead.”

Bishop Frank Beard will be guest preacher during worship on Tuesday and Wednesday.