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


    Perspectives: “Behind the Scenes”

    Behind the Scenes of Annual Conference Closing Blog: 2017 Annual Conference session wrap-up

    June 14, 2017 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    WORSHIP Together in Prayer: Trusting that God is Enough Opening Worship on Thursday June 1 began with music and videos showcasing the annual theme of “Together in Prayer: Trusting that God is Enough.” Visit http://bit.ly/UNYAC2017opening to read more about the Opening Worship service. Memorial Service Thursday June 1 ended with the Memorial Service led by the Rev. Natalie Hanson. The service served to remember clergy and …more

    Behind the Scenes of Annual Conference: Communications

    May 30, 2017 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    The UNY Communications Ministry Area starts prepping for Annual Conference (AC) months before the AC session begins each year. They are responsible for compiling most and editing all printed materials related to AC (The Journal Volume I, the Worship Booklets, and the Annual Conference Guide, for example). They also prepare videos, such as the Bishop’s Call to Conference and the Pre-Conference Briefing to help inform prospective attendees what …more

    Behind the Scenes of Annual Conference: Worship

    May 24, 2017 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    As you experience Annual Conference this year, reflect on the effort put forth by the Worship Team to make this Annual Conference one that you will fondly remember. Three members of the Worship Team: Chad Sayers, The Rev. Rachel Morse, and Nancy Diebelius describe the steps involved in creating the Annual Conference Worship experience. The Rev. Rachel Ann Morse, Chair of the Annual Conference Worship Team describes the theme for …more

    Behind the scenes of Annual Conference: AV/Technology

    May 17, 2017 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Audio Visual (AV) for the Upper New York Annual Conference Session is a balancing act between preparation and execution. The Conference staff and on-site AV contractors collaborate to assure that the presentations, worship, reports, and music etc. are able to be executed smoothly. A lot of time and effort goes into organizing all materials long before they appear on the screen during the Conference Session. The better organized, the smoother …more

    Behind the scenes of Annual Conference: Printed Materials

    May 10, 2017 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Publishing the printed materials for the Upper New York Annual Conference is a year-round effort. Our largest publication is the Journal, which is published in two volumes. Vol. I of the Journal is published before Annual Conference and Vol. II of the Journal is published after. The first piece for Vol. I of the Journal was the narrative budget, which was published to the Conference Website in January. This was …more

    Behind the Scenes of Annual Conference: Logistics

    May 3, 2017 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    When it is time to gather for the Upper New York Annual Conference, we rarely think about the details that make it happen. Many tasks even go entirely unnoticed, especially those that are as simple as logistics. What most people don’t realize is that the preparation for the next Annual Conference kicks off as early as the conclusion of the current Conference. That work begins with the meetings …more

    Behind the Scenes: Annual Conference

    April 25, 2017 / By Ashley Riddell / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in preparation for the Upper New York Annual Conference Session each year? Many hours and many hands are involved in the process of each and every detail of planning. Every Ministry Area plays an important part, along with the help of many volunteers before and during the Session. Our next blog series will dive deep into the ins and outs, …more


    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."