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    United Methodists of Upper New YorkLiving the Gospel. Being God's Love.


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    Christmas

    December 25, 2024

    The Conference Office will be closed in observance of Christmas.

    Christmas Eve (observed)

    December 24, 2024

    The Conference Office will be closed on Christmas Eve. 

    World AIDS Day

    December 1, 2024

    World AIDS Day highlights HIV/AIDS education and worship that focuses on prayer, hope in God, and love and compassion.

    Thanksgiving

    November 28, 2024 — November 29, 2024

    Conference Office will be closed on November 28-29 in obervance of Thanksgiving.

    All Saints Day

    November 1, 2024

    All Saints Day remembers the glory of God in the saints who have gone before us.

    Laity Sunday

    October 20, 2024

    Laity Sunday celebrates the ministry of all Christians as their lives are empowered for ministry by the Holy Spirit.

    Special Sunday: World Communion Sunday

    October 1, 2024 — October 6, 2024

    Together, we enable national and international graduate students to change the world. Click here for more information.

    Labor Day

    September 4, 2024

    The Conference Office will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

    Independence Day

    July 4, 2024

    The Conference Office will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

    Juneteenth

    June 19, 2024

    June 19 commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. The Conference and Episcopal Offices will be closed on this day. 

    Father’s Day

    June 16, 2024

    Father's Day honors the father's role in the Christian family, the community, and the world.

    Annual Conference

    May 30, 2024 — June 1, 2024

    The fiftenth session of the Upper New York Annual Conference will be held May 30-June 1 at the SRC Arena, located on the campus of Onondaga Community College in Syracuse. Click here for more information. 

    Special Sunday: Peace with Justice

    May 26, 2024

    Together, we spread the gospel of peace and encourage cooperation locally, in the United States and globally. Click here for more information.

    Heritage Sunday

    May 19, 2024

    Heritage Sunday calls the church to remember the past by committing itself to God's continuing call.

    Day of Pentecost

    May 19, 2024

    Day of Pentecost celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and the gift of Christian unity. 

    Local Pastor Licensing School

    May 13, 2024 — May 19, 2024 Location: Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center

    The 2024 Upper New York Local Pastor Licensing School (LPLS) will be held May 13-19, 2024 at Casowasco Camp and Retreat Center. For more information, click here and click here to register. 

    Mother’s Day

    May 12, 2024

    Mother's Day honors the mother's role in the Christian family, the community, and the world.

    Ascension of the Lord Sunday

    May 9, 2024

    Ascension of the Lord recognizes the day when Christ ascended into heaven.  

    Come Away with Rev. Dr. Nick Bufano at Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center

    May 3, 2024 — May 4, 2024 Location: Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center

    Come Away with Rev. Dr. Nick Bufano at Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center May 3 - 4, 2024. The cost is $65 per person for clergy and church leaders. Click here to register or call (315) 348-8833. Click here to view the flyer. 

    Lottie Brown Scholarship deadline

    May 1, 2024

    Each year, the Upper New York (UNY) Annual Conference College Scholarships Committee offers Lottie Brown Scholarships for undergraduate students who are intending to enter a career in Christian service. The scholarship enables young people to fulfill the path God is calling them to take. Applications are due May 1. Click here to learn more and to apply.

    Peace with Justice grant application submission deadline

    April 30, 2024

    The Peace with Justice Grant is designed to fund emerging and next step ministries. Funds are collected as part of the Peace with Justice Sunday offering, held the first Sunday after Pentecost, taken by each congregation and administered by the Upper New York Social Holiness Team. Applications are accepted year-round but are only considered twice a year. The next deadline for submission is April 30. Click here for more information and to apply.

    World Malaria Day

    April 25, 2024

    World Malaria Day focuses on eliminating deaths and suffering cause by malaria.

    Native American Ministries Sunday (offering)

    April 14, 2024

    The offering collected today offers funds to Native American ministries, urban initiatives, and seminary scholarships. Click here for more information about this Special Sunday.

    2024 District Day: Gouverneur First UMC

    April 11, 2024 Location: Gouverneur First UMC

    Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez is meeting with clergy and laity for 2024 District Days. He'll be visiting local churches in all 12 districts from February to April. Today, he's headed to Gouverneur First UMC in the Northern Flow District. Click here for more information.

    2024 District Day: Community UMC of Chestertown

    April 10, 2024 Location: Community UMC of Chestertown

    Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez is meeting with clergy and laity for 2024 District Days. He'll be visiting local churches in all 12 districts from February to April. Today, he's headed to Community UMC of Chestertown in the Adirondack District. Click here for more information.

    2024 District Days: Shenendehowa UMC

    April 9, 2024 Location: Shenendehowa UMC

    Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez is meeting with clergy and laity for 2024 District Days. He'll be visiting local churches in all 12 districts from February to April. Today, he's headed to Shenendehowa UMC in the Albany District. Click here for more information.

    Conference Office Closed

    April 8, 2024

    The United Methodist Center in Liverpool and district offices will be closed on Monday, April 8, 2024, for the total solar eclipse. 

    Easter

    March 31, 2024

    Easter celebrates Christ's resurrection.

    Holy Saturday

    March 30, 2024

    Holy Saturday recalls the repose of Christ in the tomb.

    Good Friday

    March 29, 2024

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

    Holy Thursday

    March 28, 2024

    Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist.


    With more than 100,000 members, United Methodists of Upper New York comprises of more than 675 local churches and New Faith Communities in 12 districts, covering 48,000 square miles in 49 of the 62 counties in New York state. Our vision is to “live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be God’s love with our neighbors in all places."