News Stories from September 2016
UNY asked to fill shoeboxes for Red Bird Mission again this year
September 6, 2016 / By UNY Communications Team
The Red Bird Mission and Clinic in Beverly, Ky., has provided ministries in the Appalachian Mountains region since 1921. Today, the need remains critical in this isolated, rural, distressed area. Chronic poverty, lack of jobs, poor housing, and rugged mountainous terrain provide obstacles to a fuller life for the residents of this area. Red Bird Mission strives to meet these needs through ministry in five areas: Education, Health & Wellness, Community …more
Installation service for the Rev. Everett Bassett takes place Sunday Sept. 18
September 6, 2016 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Two districts have new Superintendents. The new District Superintendent for the Oneonta District is Rev. Everett Bassett. The new District Superintendent for the Genesee Valley District is Rev. Vonda Fossitt (Editor’s Note: We will be posting our article about her installation service in the near future). An installation service is a time for members of a district to celebrate the new appointment of one who has been called …more