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Bishop Webb proclaims hope after Special Session of General Conference
May 29, 2019 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Hundreds of people throughout the Upper New York (UNY) Conference spent an April or May evening gathered at a church in their region to listen to UNY Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb explain how the United Methodist Book of Discipline will change effective Jan. 1, 2020 based on the Judicial Council’s decisions regarding the constitutionality of the petitions that made up the Traditional Plan affirmed by the delegates …more
The Judicial Council Rulings on the Traditional Plan
April 29, 2019 / By UNY Communications
In its April 23-26 meeting, the United Methodist Church’s Judicial Council reviewed the Traditional Plan, which was approved the Special Session of General Conference in February. This plan retains the current stance of the Book of Discipline regarding same-sex marriage and the ordination of practicing homosexuals. The Judicial Council ruled that seven of petitions of the newly adopted Traditional Plan remain unconstitutional, and the rest …more
Bishop Webb announces April-May regional gatherings
April 1, 2019 / By UNY Communications
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb has announced regional gatherings that he will be hosting throughout the Upper New York Conference in April and May. These regional gatherings will primarily focus on unpacking the Judicial Council’s decision regarding the constitutionality of the petitions that made up the Traditional Plan affirmed by the delegates of the 2019 Special Session of The General Conference. It will also be …more
UNY Recap and Reflections of Special Session 2019 gathering
March 19, 2019 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
On March 17, 2019, hundreds of members of the Upper New York Conference gathered together across 12 District Communication HUBS for a livestreamed Recap and Reflection after the Special Session of General Conference. District Superintendents presided at their District’s HUB—they played the livestream and led communion at the end. Upper New York Area Resident Bishop, Mark J. Webb, introduced the gathering by expressing how he wished that everyone could …more
Special Session recap and reflection gatherings
March 11, 2019 / By Upper New York Communications
Post Special Session conference-wide livestream gathering locations announced Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb and Upper New York Conference leadership understand that many people are grieving after the results of Special Session. They believe that now it is more important than ever to gather together as a Conference and fill our hearts with faith in Jesus Christ. All clergy and lay members of the Conference are invited …more
Special Session 2019 delegates’ letter to the UNY Conference
March 6, 2019 / By Rev. Bill Allen and Greg Forrester
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As the leaders of the Upper New York delegation to General Conference 2019, we write with heavy hearts concerning the pain and anguish that our beloved Church is experiencing at this time. We have witnessed the division and disunity among those who are Christ followers, members of the same UMC family, yet who disagree about the future direction of the church. It is hard to …more
From the Desk of Bishop Mark J. Webb: A video message to the Conference
March 5, 2019 / By Bishop Mark J. Webb
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb has recorded a special message for the members of the Upper New York Conference following the Special Session of General Conference. Click here to hear his message. …more
Important Announcement: Clergy and regional gatherings now a Conference-wide event
March 4, 2019 / By UNY Communications Team
Having heard concerns about separate gatherings for lay and clergy following the Special Session of Annual Conference as well as concerns about the distance that some individuals would have to travel, Upper New York leadership has decided to replace the clergy gathering and the six regional gatherings with a single event that will be held remotely in all 12 districts. Mark your calendars now for this Conference-wide time of worship, sharing, …more
From the Desk of Bishop Webb: Response to Special Session
February 27, 2019 / By
Editor’s Note: Upper New York Area Resident Bishop, Mark J. Webb sent the following letter to the Upper New York Conference on Wednesday Feb. 27, 2019. Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ! The Special Session of the General Conference has concluded with the passage of The Traditional Plan. No matter where you stand on the decision and the direction …more
Getting connected to Special Session
February 22, 2019 / By UNY Communications
The Special Session of General Conference will be held Feb. 23-Feb. 26 in St. Louis, MO. There are many ways you can be connected to the prayers, worship, and sessions taking place throughout Special Session. The Upper New York Conference has you covered. Visit the front page of our website (unyumc.org) for access to the Special Session livestream. You can also access the Perspective blog, which will feature blogs as …more