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


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    Requirements for Candidates

    Click the links below to access information for 2025-2026 Board of Ordained Ministry candidacy.

    Checklist for Candidates

    Requirements for Commissioning as Deacon or Elder 

    Requirements for Ordination as Elder

    Requirements for Ordination as Deacon

    For information about requirements for Associate Membership or transfer from another denomination, please email Standards & Qualification Division Chair, the Rev. Pat Dupont, at pdupont@asburyfirst.org.


    United Methodists of Upper New York is comprised of a vibrant network of more than 600 local churches and active 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."