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


    Perspectives: Meet the DLTs

    Meet the DLTs: Rev. David Pritchard

    July 16, 2019 / By Rev. David Pritchard

    I am David Pritchard, Pastor of Sherburne UMC (www.sumconline.org; FB Page @SherbChurch), going into my second year of ministry in Sherburne. I have been on the District Leadership Team for about as long as my appointment to Sherburne and am very grateful for the opportunity to serve God in this way. At Sherburne, we are focused on making disciples who communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ through knowing, growing, and going.

    The first year in our process is focusing on Bible Study groups, events, and relationship building along with some minor changes in the order of worship and music. I am blessed to serve such an awesome congregation that is instrumental in providing much for our community in Sherburne. One of the ways that we have given back was to host a free concert on May 4, 2019 when Brother's McClurg played, and earlier this year, we had our first annual Council of Churches Easter Egg Hunt with over 2,500 eggs - and we'll need more next year!

    We are slowly building up to begin a children's ministry, and are just now looking into providing Special Needs space in our church for families with members who have Special Needs - both in worship and what will become the new Sunday School classrooms. The Holy Spirit is moving, and to be guided by God's Spirit into the wonderful things He is showing us is amazing to witness. I am looking forward to more in our District with the discipleship processes that each church will be implementing - that is my passion! May God ignite us, move us, and guide us into the realization of His Kingdom on earth in each of our churches!

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    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."