2026 Bishop's Days in the Districts

Bishop Jung's Days in the Districts

Clergy and laity are invited to join Bishop Jung for his Days in the Districts!

If you cannot attend the event in your district, you are welcome to attend at another location.

Clergy Schedule 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Gathering will begin at 9:00 am. Worship will be at 9:30 am, followed by Bible Study. Lunch will be served at noon. From 1:00 - 3:00 pm, the bishop will lead a discussion on the Five Strategic Pillars of the Ohio Episcopal Area Missional Direction and closing worship.

Laity Schedule 11:00 am* - 3:00 pm

A special training for laity on leadership skills, with the opportunity to make connections with others, will be held at 11:00 am for those wishing to attend. All laity are encouraged to participate. Laity are then invited for lunch at noon. From 1:00 - 3:00 pm, the bishop will lead a discussion on the Five Strategic Pillars of the Ohio Episcopal Area Missional Direction and closing worship.

*Laity traveling with their pastors are invited to attend opening worship at 9:30 am but will then be dismissed following worship for a time of fellowship and connecting from 10:30 am - 11:00 am, before their training at 11:00 am.

9:00 am      Clergy arrival, Laity welcome if traveling with their pastors

9:30 am      Worship

10:20 am    Break – Laity proceed to the other space for their training

10:30 am    Clergy Bible Study with Bishop Jung

11:00 am    Laity Training with Julie Carter

Noon         Lunch for everyone

1:00 pm     Bishop leads a discussion on the Five Strategic Pillars with Laity and Clergy

2:30 pm     Closing worship with communion

3:00 pm     Dismiss


Maumee River District and Western Lakes District - Saturday, February 21, 2026

at Shawnee UMC, 2600 Zurmehly Road, Lima, Ohio 45806

REGISTRATION

Registration deadline is February 16, 2026.


Hocking River District and South Forest District - Thursday, February 26, 2026

at Grace UMC, 161 Shinnick St., Zanesville, Ohio 43701

REGISTRATION

Registration deadline is February 20, 2026.


Olentangy River District and West Plains District - Wednesday, March 4, 2026

at Church of the Cross, 236 Otterbein Drive, Lexington, Ohio 44904

REGISTRATION

Registration deadline is February 23, 2026.


Scioto River District and Great Miami River District - Saturday, March 7, 2026

at Resurrection Mason UMC, 6315 S. Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, Ohio

REGISTRATION

Deadline to register is March 1, 2026.


Central Valley District and Northern Waters District - Saturday, March 14, 2026

at Faith UMC, 300 Ninth Street NW, North Canton, Ohio 44720

REGISTRATION

Deadline to register is March 7, 2026.