May 2026
May 9, 2026 / 9:00am – 5:00pm
ERT Basic Training at Christ UMC
A basic Early Response Team training, hosted by Upper New York Disaster Response, is planned for May 9 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Christ UMC in Olean. Click here to register. …more
May 11, 2026
SUS & UNY Missional Cabinet
May 12, 2026 — May 13, 2026
SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet
May 12, 2026 — May 13, 2026
SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet
May 14, 2026 / 9:30am – 2:30pm
Cornerstone/Niagara Frontier Clergy Day Apart
Spring has arrived with all its color, beauty, and promise of new life. The invitation is extended for you to come and join other pastoral leaders as we have a day apart to Celebrate the Risen Christ and the promise …more
May 14, 2026 / 9:45am – 2:30pm
Adirondack/Albany Frontier Clergy Day Apart
On Thursday, May 14th, Adirondack & Albany District pastoral leaders are invited to gather at Newtonville UMC for a Clergy Day Apart. Our day will begin with gathering and refreshments at 9:45 AM. Worship will begin at 10:00 AM and the day …more
May 16, 2026 / 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Pre-Conference Briefing at Endwell UMC
A Pre-Conference Briefing will be held at Endwell UMC on Saturday, May 16 from 2-3:30 p.m. as part of this year’s Annual Conference theme, RISE UP! Love Boldly & Transform the World, a call to …more
May 18, 2026 — May 24, 2026
Local Pastor Licensing School
The 2026 Upper New York Local Pastor Licensing School (LPLS) will be May 18-24, 2026 at Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center. The Local Pastors Licensing School experience provides an opportunity to learn with other students about the …more
May 19, 2026 / 9:30am – 2:30pm
Northern Flow/Mohawk Clergy Day Apart
On Tuesday, May 19th, Northern Flow & Mohawk District pastoral leaders are invited to gather at New Hartford UMC for a Clergy Day Apart. Our day will begin with gathering and refreshments at 9:30 AM. Worship will begin at 10:00 AM and …more
May 20, 2026 / 9:30am – 2:30pm
Binghamton/Oneonta Clergy Day Apart
On Wednesday, May 20th, Binghamton & Oneonta District pastoral leaders are invited to gather at Sidney UMC for a Clergy Day Apart. Our day will begin with gathering and refreshments at 9:30 AM. Worship will begin at 10:00 AM and the day …more
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day
The Conference Office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. …more
May 27, 2026
SUS & UNY Missional Cabinet
May 28, 2026 — May 30, 2026
Annual Conference 2026
May 31, 2026
Peace with Justice Sunday
June 10, 2026
SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet
June 19, 2026
Juneteenth
June 19 commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. The Conference and Episcopal Offices will be closed on this day. …more
June 30, 2026
SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet
July 3, 2026
Independence Day (observed)
The Conference Office will be closed in observance of Independence Day. …more
July 30, 2026 — August 2, 2026
Salt of the Earth Missions: Neighborly Love Never Falls Short
Salt of the Earth Missions: Neighborly Love Never Falls Short is an exciting opportunity for youth, who have completed grades 6–12 to spend intentional time together this summer serving, learning, and growing in their relationship with God and …more
August 1, 2026 / 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Safe Sanctuaries Zoom Training (3.5 hour basic training)
3.5 HOUR BASIC TRAININGS (this training is for all clergy, and laity working with children, youth or vulnerable adults) Saturday, August 1, 2026 9 a.m. - 12:30pm Registration Opens July 1, 2026 @ Midnight & Closes July 25, 2026 @ Midnight (no exceptions) Registration Link: https:/ …more
August 9, 2026 — August 14, 2026
Come to the Water: Upper Room Academy for Spiritual Formation
pper Room Academy for Spiritual Formation August 9-14, 2026 | Asbury Retreat Center | Silver Lake, NY Sponsored by: The United Methodists of Upper New York Annual Conference Come to the Water Give yourself the gift of soul tending and spiritual formation! …more
August 25, 2026
SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet
September 5, 2026 / 9:00am – 12:30pm
Safe Sanctuaries Zoom Training (Training of Trainers)
Training of Trainers - TOT (this training is for anyone who would like to become a church or district Safe Sanctuaries trainer in the Upper New York Conference. Must havecompleted 3.5 hour basic Training prior to taking the TOT Training.) Saturday, …more
September 7, 2026
Labor Day
The Conference Office will be closed in observance of Labor Day. …more
September 14, 2026 — September 17, 2026
SUS & UNY Missional Cabinet
September 16, 2026 / 10:00am – 1:00pm
Trauma Informed Care Training
Zoom training from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. More information to come. …more
September 28, 2026
SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet
September 30, 2026 / 10:00am – 1:00pm
Trauma Informed Care Training
Zoom training from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. More information to come. …more
October 12, 2026
SUS & UNY Missional Cabinet
October 13, 2026 — October 14, 2026
SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet
October 14, 2026 / 10:00am – 1:00pm
Trauma Informed Care Training
Zoom training from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. More information to come. …more
October 17, 2026 / 9:00am – 5:00pm
Basic ERT Training
Basic ERT Training: October 17th at Clinton United Methodist Church from 9AM - 4PM (registration and more info to come) …more
October 20, 2026 — October 24, 2026
2026 Leadership Gathering
The Council of Bishops is hosting a Leadership Gathering in Calgary, Alberta, Canada from October 20-24, 2026 in place of a Special Session of General Conference. This gathering will bring together bishops, church leaders, clergy, laypersons, and key representatives from …more
November 7, 2026 / 9:00am – 12:30pm
Safe Sanctuaries Zoom Training (3.5 hour basic training)
3.5 HOUR BASIC TRAININGS (this training is for all clergy, and laity working with children, youth or vulnerable adults) Saturday, November 7, 2026 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration Opens October 1, 2026 @ Midnight & Closes October 31, 2026 @ Midnight (no exceptions) Registration Link: …more
November 9, 2026
SUS & UNY Missional Cabinet
November 10, 2026 — November 11, 2026
SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet
November 26, 2026 — November 27, 2026
Thanksgiving
Conference Office will be closed on November 26-27 in obervance of Thanksgiving. …more
December 8, 2026
SUS & UNY Missional Cabinet
December 9, 2026 — December 10, 2026
SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet
December 24, 2026
Christmas Eve
The Conference Office will be closed on Christmas Eve. …more
December 25, 2026 — December 26, 2026
Christmas
The Conference Office will be closed in observance of Christmas Decemeber 25-26. …more
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