News Stories from June 2019
Four equitable compensation recommendations supported
June 5, 2019 / By Shannon Hodson
Paula Kuempel, current chair of the Commission on Equitable Compensation brought forth four recommendations to the floor of the Upper New York Annual Conference session on Wednesday, June 5. The first recommendation can be found on page 47 of the Journal, lines 28-34. This recommendation sets the minimum base salary levels guaranteed to pastors for the 2020 budget year. The base salary is set for the different credential levels. Any less than full-time …more
Laity “move” through many topics during AC2019 session
June 5, 2019 / By Kathleen Christiansen
The more than two-hour Laity Session during the 2019 Upper New York Annual Conference session covered a plethora of topics – from the service of United Methodist Women to the work of UNY young people and a statement from United Methodist conference lay leaders regarding new peace and unity. Laity session began with an address from Bishop Webb, who thanked all lay members for attending AC session as well as for …more
Upper New York hosts first Awards Dinner at AC2019
June 5, 2019 / By Kathleen Christiansen
About 100 UNY Conference staff, award recipients, and honored guests gathered Wednesday evening for the inaugural Upper New York Conference 2019 Awards Dinner during AC session. The event put a spotlight on those who “don’t seek the limelight” but serve “quietly, unassumingly, and selflessly.” “In particular, I am eager and privileged to welcome our honorees and their guests this evening,” said Assistant to …more
Christ in the City offers hope
June 5, 2019 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
For the past three years, the Syracuse United Methodist Churches has hosted a worship service called, “Christ in the City,” the afternoon before the Upper New York Annual (UNY) Annual Conference session begins. Held at Columbus Circle, only a few blocks from the Oncenter in Syracuse, where the Annual Conference is typically held, this service includes music, praise and worship, a message, and testimonies of faith. This year, …more
It’s time to take a leap of faith, Bishop Webb urges during AC2019 Opening Worship
June 5, 2019 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Click here to read Bishop Webb's transcript from his message shared during Opening Worship. “We need a fresh word! We need to be reminded of who we are and whose we are … we need to be reminded that amid this season, God is doing a new thing.” This sentiment was expressed by Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb during Opening Worship at …more