April 14, 2025

EOC News

Appointments Bishop Hee-Soo Jung announces the following clergy appointments and/or changes of status which, unless otherwise noted, are effective July 1, 2025. 2025 AppointmentsPastorAppointmentDistrictEffectiveRobert CarsonMiddlefield UMCNorthern WatersAimee HareSmithville, Wooster Church of the Cross, Moreland, & Apple Creek UMCsCentral ValleyVicki KelleyMedical LeaveCentral ValleyJames LanceSmithville, Wooster Church of the Cross, Moreland, & Apple Creek UMCsCentral ValleyJP SnyderOntario [...]

The Ohio Episcopal Area Task Team Begins Its Work

EOC News

The Ohio Episcopal Area Task Team of eight members and two ex-officio staff members from both the East Ohio and West Ohio Conferences met in-person last month and this month is beginning listening sessions with staff and ministry groups. The role of the task group is to actively listen, discuss, and discern about forming a [...]

Crossing Boundaries, Uniting for Impact: A New Chapter for Ohio United Methodists

EOC News

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung brought a God-sized dream to the East Ohio and West Ohio Conferences: to cross conference boundaries to have a greater impact on Ohio United Methodists and reach new, younger, and more diverse people for Christ. In January, it was announced that Will Fenton-Jones would serve both conferences as director of Multicultural Ministries. [...]