News Stories from August 2016
Church on the Island: Worshipping God outdoors in the summer
August 2, 2016 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Strolling along Rt. 48 in Baldwinsville, NY, just before 8 a.m., on a summer Sunday morning, few sounds are heard. The traffic is very light. Shops are not yet open. Once you reach the lock on the scenic Seneca River, a small sign directs you to Church on the Island. It simply reads “CHURCH ON THE ISLAND SUN. 8 AM.” Adults and children of all age ranges, carrying lawn chairs, …more
The Commission on a Way Forward
August 2, 2016 / By UNY Communications
Meeting in Chicago July 19-20, the Council of Bishops' Executive Committee approved a framework for implementing the Commission on a Way Forward and took a step toward a called session of the General Conference in 2018. The Executive Committee acknowledged that the landscape of the church has changed dramatically since the General Conference approved the Council's proposal in May, but re-affirmed their commitment to lead the church forward. The Council …more
Charge Conference Forms and Clergy Compensation Package information available
August 1, 2016 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Forms required for this fall's upcoming Charge/Church Conferences are now available on the Upper New York Conference website's Forms page. There is a checklist that can be printed to help track the completion of these required forms. Please note that most forms are due two weeks prior to your charge conference. The forms are largely the same as last year with some minor revisions including the addition …more