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


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    Charge Conference FAQs

    General Questions

    How do I log onto the platform? 

    1. Click or copy this link: https://umcdata.net/MissionConnect/Public/ChRpt

    2. Enter your username: 

    • For clergy and SPRC chairs, this is your first and last name separated by a period -> Firstname.Lastname 
    • For returning users, the username will be the same as last year.  If you forgot your username, email info@unyumc.org and a Superintendency Assistant will respond to you. 
    • For new users/new clergy and SPRC chairs that began after 1/1/2025, you will receive an email with a direct link to the platform.  The email will be sent to the email address that is on file in the church leadership info that was submitted.  When you receive this email, please click on the link and you will be asked to create a password and then log in. 
      • If you don’t see an email, please be sure to check your junk email folder. 
      • If you don’t find anything in your junk folder, then please reach out to info@unyumc.org and a Superintendency Assistant will respond to you. 
    • For Treasurers/Church Leaders, this is your church’s GCFA#.  Contact your district office if you do not have this number. 

    3. Then enter your password: 

    • For returning clergy and SPRC chairs, this will be the password you created last year.  If you forgot the password, simply click on the forgot password button and you will be sent a link to reset your password. 
    • For new Clergy/SPRC chairs, the link to set your password is within the email sent directly to you from Mission Connect. 

    4. What if I lost or never received log in credentials? Contact your district office for assistance. 


    Charge Conference Forms

    Does my church need to complete every form listed? 

    No. The church needs to complete all of the REQUIRED forms, and any of the “if applicable forms” that pertain to your church.  See the middle column of the list of “if applicable forms.” 

    What does the “? “ icon mean? 

    Clicking on the “?” links you to an instruction sheet for the document you are working on. 


    Clergy Profile 

    **Clergy profiles were due July 1, 2025 so the majority of these are complete.**

    What does the pencil icon mean? 

    Clicking on the pencil icon allows you to edit the page you are on. 


    Church Profile 

    What does the pencil icon mean? 

    Clicking on the pencil icon allows you to edit the page you are on. 


    Local Church Leadership

    What does the pencil icon mean? 

    Clicking on the pencil icon allows you to edit the page you are on. 

    What does the “?” icon mean? 

    Clicking on the “?” links you to an instruction sheet for the document you are working on. 


    United Methodists of Upper New York is comprised of a vibrant network of 677 local churches and active 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."