March 2026

March 7, 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

March 9, 2026 / 7:00pm – 8:30pm

AI 101 Webinar with Jason Moore

New to AI or ready for a refresher? Join Jason Moore on March 9 from 7–8:30 p.m. for an accessible introduction to artificial intelligence and its practical applications in ministry. This foundational session will help you understand what AI can …more

March 10, 2026 — March 12, 2026

SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet

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March 13, 2026 — March 14, 2026

Deacon Retreat of the Susquehanna and Upper NY Conferences

The Orders of Deacons of the Susquehanna and Upper New York Conferences invite all Deacons—discerning, Provisional, Full Connection, and retired—to a joint retreat on March 13–14, 2026 at Liverpool First UMC. This gathering will offer meaningful fellowship, …more

March 15, 2026

UMCOR Sunday

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March 21, 2026 / 10:00am – 11:30am

Wesleyan Leadership: Lead Courageously

Wesleyan Leadership: Lead Courageously Webinar These opportunities invite clergy and laity to speak faithfully and prayerfully into the future of our Church. Participants may send questions in advance and recordings will be available afterward.  Click here to register. …more

March 23, 2026 — March 25, 2026

SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet

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March 25, 2026 / 10:00am – 3:30pm

Mentor Training at Saratoga Springs UMC

One of the strengths of the UMC connection is our mentoring candidates for ministry. Mentoring offers support, a sounding board, and guidance for those discerning their call and going into ministry. It also offers the mentors new ideas and eyes …more

April 3, 2026

Good Friday

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Conference and Episcopal Offices will be closed on this day.  …more

April 14, 2026 — April 16, 2026

SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet

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April 19, 2026

Native American Ministries Sunday

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April 21, 2026 / 10:00am – 3:30pm

Mentor Training at Geneseo United Methodist Church

One of the strengths of the UMC connection is our mentoring candidates for ministry. Mentoring offers support, a sounding board, and guidance for those discerning their call and going into ministry. It also offers the mentors new ideas and eyes …more

April 22, 2026

Clergy Days Apart | Crossroads & Finger Lakes District (Resurrection/Pentecost)

Clergy Days Apart are offered across the Conference to provide pastoral leaders with time and space to step away from the regular rhythms of ministry and rest in the unhurried rhythms of grace. Our prayer is that this time allows …more

April 25, 2026 / 10:00am – 11:30am

Pre-Conference Briefing at Watertown: First UMC

A Pre-Conference Briefing will be held at Watertown: First UMC on Saturday, April 25 from 10-11:30 a.m. as part of this year’s Annual Conference theme, RISE UP! Love Boldly & Transform the World, a call …more

April 25, 2026 / 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Pre-Conference Briefing at Plattsburgh UMC

A Pre-Conference Briefing will be held at Plattsburgh UMC on Saturday, April 25 from 5-6:30 p.m. as part of this year’s Annual Conference theme, RISE UP! Love Boldly & Transform the World, a call …more

April 26, 2026 / 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Pre-Conference Briefing at Clifton Park: Shenendehowa UMC

A Pre-Conference Briefing will be held at Clifton Park: Shenendehowa UMC on Sunday, April 26 from 2-3:30 p.m. as part of this year’s Annual Conference theme, RISE UP! Love Boldly & Transform the World, a …more

April 28, 2026 — April 29, 2026

SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet

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May 2, 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, May 2, 2026 9am - 12:30pm Registration Opens April 1, 2026 @ Midnight & Closes April 25, 2026 @ Midnight (no exceptions) Registration Link: https://forms …more

May 2, 2026 / 10:00am – 11:30am

Pre-Conference Briefing at Olean: Christ UMC

A Pre-Conference Briefing will be held at Olean: Christ UMC on Saturday, May 2 from 10-11:30 a.m. as part of this year’s Annual Conference theme, RISE UP! Love Boldly & Transform the World, a call …more

May 2, 2026 / 10:00am – 3:00pm

UNY Confirmation Rally 2026

Get ready for an inspiring and joy-filled day at Upper New York’s Glow & Grow Confirmation Rally! Confirmands and leaders from across Upper New York are invited to come together for worship, music, and meaningful connection on May 2, 2026, …more

May 2, 2026 / 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Pre-Conference Briefing at Pendleton Center UMC

A Pre-Conference Briefing will be held at Pendleton Center UMC on Saturday, May 2 from 2-3:30 p.m. as part of this year’s Annual Conference theme, RISE UP! Love Boldly & Transform the World, a call …more

May 2, 2026 / 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Pre-Conference Briefing at Rochester: Asbury First UMC

A Pre-Conference Briefing will be held at Rochester: Asbury First UMC on Saturday, May 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. as part of this year’s Annual Conference theme, RISE UP! Love Boldly & Transform the World, a …more

May 3, 2026 / 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Pre-Conference Briefing at Conference Office

A Pre-Conference Briefing will be held at the Conference Office on Sunday, May 3 from 2-3:30 p.m. as part of this year’s Annual Conference theme, RISE UP! Love Boldly & Transform the World, a call …more

May 9, 2026 / 9:00am – 4:00pm

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. ntil 4 p.m. at Christ UMC in Olean. Click here to register. …more

May 11, 2026

SUS & UNY Missional Cabinet

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May 12, 2026 — May 13, 2026

SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet

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May 12, 2026 — May 13, 2026

SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet

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May 14, 2026

Clergy Days Apart | Cornerstone & Niagara Frontier (Resurrection/Pentecost)

Clergy Days Apart are offered across the Conference to provide pastoral leaders with time and space to step away from the regular rhythms of ministry and rest in the unhurried rhythms of grace. Our prayer is that this time allows …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

Clergy Days Apart | Northern Flow & Mohawk District (Resurrection/Pentecost)

Clergy Days Apart are offered across the Conference to provide pastoral leaders with time and space to step away from the regular rhythms of ministry and rest in the unhurried rhythms of grace. Our prayer is that this time allows …more

May 20, 2026

Clergy Days Apart | Binghamton & Oneonta District (Resurrection/Pentecost)

Clergy Days Apart are offered across the Conference to provide pastoral leaders with time and space to step away from the regular rhythms of ministry and rest in the unhurried rhythms of grace. Our prayer is that this time allows …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

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May 28, 2026 — May 30, 2026

Annual Conference 2026

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May 31, 2026

Peace with Justice Sunday

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June 10, 2026

SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet

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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

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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

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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

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September 28, 2026

SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet

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October 12, 2026

SUS & UNY Missional Cabinet

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October 13, 2026 — October 14, 2026

SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet

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October 17, 2026

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

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November 10, 2026 — November 11, 2026

SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet

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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

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December 9, 2026 — December 10, 2026

SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet

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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