The College of Wooster will host Clergy Executive Session on June 11 and Annual Conference June 12-14. This year’s theme is “Rise Up, Beloved: Trust in God’s Promises”. Worship services in McGaw Chapel and business sessions on the Gault Recreation Center courts will be grounded in the words of Mark 5:35-43 (NIV).
Registration Opened April 1, Closes May 16
Again, this year, you must register online for Annual Conference and there will be no onsite registration. New this year: the opportunity to stay in a residence hall during AC and the ability to purchase a meal plan.
Download the AC 2025 Pre-Conference Workbook
Download a digital copy of the Pre-Conference Workbook from the AC 2025 website. Found under the Resources tab, the workbook contains the agenda for this year’s conference, bios of the speakers, and written reports from East Ohio Conference ministries.
Annual Conference Offering
Each of these ministries will receive 1/3 of the offering to Fund 9214:
Volunteers Needed for Annual Conference 2025
The Annual Conference Program/Hospitality Committee is looking for volunteers to assist on campus during AC 2025. There are opportunities for all.
Complete the AC 2025 volunteer interest survey.
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.
In Episode 58 “My Call Story: Pastor Tennille Power” ‘the pastor of Elyria First United Methodist Church shares from the heart about the process she went through answering Gods’ call into ministry.
“I consider myself an ecumenical ball. I have United Methodist roots, and I have roots in the United Church of Christ, and I have roots in Catholicism,” Power said.
She has answered calls from God throughout her life that have led to different occupations and experiences and eventually to seminary.
“I believe all of us have a call. We all have a calling to do something for the work for the Kingdom of God. I think sometimes the challenge with clergy and those discerning is that we believe our call is just set. No, your call is big and global, but your assignment is for a season,” Power stated.
Listen to previous Storyboard podcast episodes.
View clergy and laity sharing their #BeUMC stories.
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung led a delegation of leaders from the Ohio Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church to Korea in April. The team fostered relationships with longtime ministry partners in the Korean Methodist Church.
This year marks the 140th anniversary of Mary Scranton and her son William moving from Ohio to Korea to become missionaries. The delegation to Korea of leaders from the East Ohio and West Ohio Conferences saw first-hand the impact the Scranton’s made in the lives of people half-way around the world. Churches, schools, and hospitals exist in Korea today because of the love and commitment to missions of Mary and William Scranton.
Bishop Jung is fruit of their work. After converting to Christianity when he was only 16 years old, one of his early appointments was to serve the East Gate Church in Seoul, which was planted by William Scranton.
We'll celebrate the life and ministry of the Scranton’s:
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.
GET INVOLVED IN MISSIONS: You, your youth group, a small-group ministry, and your church can enhance the lives of your neighbors by reaching into the community, learning about needs, and helping to solve them. Summer is a great time to learn more about EOC missions opportunities.
CLERGY APPOINTMENTS: Bishop Hee-Soo Jung and his Cabinet make clergy appointments with a commitment to open itineracy, consideration of the gifts and God’s grace of those appointed, and the needs and opportunities of congregations. View the clergy appointments/changes of status list.
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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