Bishop Hee-Soo Jung will host days in the districts in February and March. Participants at each gathering will connect around the Five Strategic Pillars of the Ohio Episcopal Area 2026 Missional Direction.
Make plans to attend whichever of these five days fits best with your schedule, even if it is not the day that will be in your district:
Western Lakes & Maumee River Districts
Saturday, February 21 @ Lima Shawnee UMC
South Forest & Hocking River Districts
Thursday, February 26 @ Zanesville Grace UMC
West Plains & Olentangy River Districts
Wednesday, March 4 @ Lexington Church of the Cross
Scioto River & Great Miami River Districts
Saturday, March 7 @ Resurrection Mason UMC
Northern Waters & Central Valley Districts
Saturday, March 14 @ North Canton Faith UMC
Clergy will gather at 9:00 a.m. for 9:30 a.m. worship followed by a Bible study led by Bishop Jung.
Laity should arrive at 11:00 a.m. for a training session on laity leadership skills led by Julie Carter, director of Faith Formation & Lay Ministries. Laity who will travel with their pastor are invited to the 9:30 a.m. worship service.
Clergy and laity will eat lunch together at noon followed at 1:00 p.m. by a discussion with Bishop Jung and Conference leadership around the Five Strategic Pillars of the Ohio Episcopal Area 2026 Missional Direction.Learn about Bishop Jung’s Days in the Districts.
Register for each of the Days in the Districts.
Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation is a podcast highlighting ministries across the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church that are transforming lives locally, nationally, and globally. Produced twice-a-month by EOC Communications, each podcast episode focuses on one of the core values of the #BeUMC campaign: Disciple Making; Belonging & Inclusion; Influence, Connection & Impact; and Experience of God through The United Methodist Church.
Episode 74 "Influence, Connection & Impact: The Stewardship of Wellness" features a discussion with Rev. Ed Fashbaugh, Will Fenton-Jones, and Rev. Beth Ortiz about how taking care of our bodies goes beyond diet and exercise.
“In America it’s almost becoming normal to be sick. That’s not God’s design for our bodies and so as we look at these things, it’s important to know what does support metabolic health,” shared Fashbaugh, executive director of Connectional Ministries.
Ortiz shared that when we take care of our bodies we are being good stewards of this God-given resource.
“The body is amazing! The more you learn about it the more impressed I am with how not only how it’s meant to work but how it’s compensated when I haven’t done it particularly well. It’s really an honor to get to steward one’s body,” said the director of Discipleship Ministries. Listen to previous Storyboard podcast episodes.
View clergy and laity sharing their #BeUMC stories.
You are invited to Camp Asbury Saturday, February 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. to dive deep into United Methodist teachings. The cost to attend is $70/youth and $60/adult. The last day to register is January 16.
Your confirmation class is invited to Camp Wanake February 20-22. One adult chaperone must be present for every six youth of the same gender. The cost to attend is $169/youth and $159/adult. Save $20/person if you register by February 3.
If you have questions about confirmation retreats, please call the East Ohio Conference Camps office at (330) 499-3972 extension 139.
Register on the Events Registration page.
Summer Camp 2026 is a place for campers in grades 1-12 to enjoy the outdoors, learn new skills, have exciting experiences, and make lasting friendships – all while guided by skilled, creative and compassionate staff.
Camp Aldersgate in Carrollton, Camp Asbury in Hiram, and Camp Wanake in Beach City are ministry sites of the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. For Summer Camp 2026, all three sites will focus on campers being in God’s Creation and experiencing the power of God’s Spirit working in their lives and in the lives of the Camp community.
A life-changing week of Summer Camp 2026 starts at just $575 per camper. Early-bird registration discounts, tiered pricing, and financial assistance camperships are available to make it possible for each of God’s children to attend Summer Camp 2026.
To ask questions about camp, please call the East Ohio Conference Camps office at (330) 499-3972 ext. 139.
Learn more and register for Summer Camp 2026.
MESSAGES FROM OUR EPISCOPAL LEADER: Bishop Hee-Soo Jung is resident bishop of the Ohio Episcopal Area consisting of the East Ohio and West Ohio Conferences of The United Methodist Church. View Bishop Jung’s Soul Food messages to Ohio laity and clergy.
OHIO EPISCOPAL AREA TASK TEAM:
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung formed the task team of East and West Ohio clergy and laity to actively listen, discuss, and discern about forming a new, unified Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. Learn more about the Ohio Episcopal Area Task Team.
UMC STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN: GCFA, Discipleship Ministries and UM Communications have collaborated to educate and resource churches about the positive impact apportionments make on how we minister to those in need. Learn about apportionments and the United In Impact campaign.
EOC STANDS AGAINST RACISM: Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, the Cabinet, Executive staff, and East Ohio laity and clergy are committed to stand against racism. Visit the Stand Against Racism resource page for small group studies, videos, podcasts, books, and more to learn how you can stand against racism.
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