E-Advocate Feb. 2, 2012

E-Advocate

This newsletter of the Upper New York Annual Conference is published every Tuesday and Thursday.
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2012 Annual Conference equalization members

Conference Secretary Jeff Hodges has determined the number of equalization members to be 384 for the 2012 Annual Conference. Each district will be responsible for providing 27 equalization members. If you believe you are an equalization member, please contact your district.

Program forges 'Pathways' for disadvantaged youth

A new ministry in the Capital Region is aiming to jump-start uncredentialed urban minority youths into the world of work. DETAILS

Repair estimate for Albion church nears half-million

The estimate for stabilization and restoration of roof trusses at the First United Methodist Church of Albion has come in, and a $50,000 matching grant will provide less than a quarter of the funds needed. DETAILS

GCFA ready for local church statistical reporting

Access to the General Council on Finance and Administration's online portal for year-end statistical table reporting is now available for church input. Log-in at http://ezra.gcfa.org/login.aspx.

Step-by-step guide shows how to access monthly invoices

For new church treasurers, the Conference Treasurer's Office has an online walk-through showing how to access your church's monthly invoices. DETAILS

Deadline extended for US-2, Mission Interns applications

The General Board of Global Ministries has announced that the application deadline for US-2 and Mission Interns has been extended to Feb. 19. These opportunities help participants address the root causes of injustice so that the gospel is lived out alongside communities and organizations seeking peace and systemic transformation. DETAILS

Cokesbury announces new Sunday school program for children

Grow, Proclaim, Serve! curriculum will be released this fall. DETAILS

Keep these conference calendar dates:

  • April 20-22 - UpWord Youth Conference - DETAILS

  • April 24-May 4 - 2012 General Conference - DETAILS

  • May 18 - Retirement Banquet - DETAILS

  • May 19 - Pre-Conference Briefing (AM), Clergy/Laity Session (PM) - DETAILS

  • May 31-June 2, 2012 - 2012 Annual Conference - DETAILS

  • July 18-20, 2012 - 2012 NEJ Conference - DETAILS

  • Oct. 8-10, 2012 - Bishop’s Retreat - DETAILS

Prayer Concerns

The LeRoy United Methodist Church requests prayers for their town and high school. Many have probably seen or read the reports from national media about the teenagers who have been displaying "tic like" symptoms. As their school and town try to navigate through the various expert reports as well as the media which has descended on their small quiet town, let's pray for healing for the students and for their community in this time of stress and uncertainty.

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