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UNY COVID-19 Response

The United Methodist Center in Liverpool is closed to the public through December 31, 2020. Most staff is working remotely. If you have a question about COVID-19 and how it affects your church or need assistance, please contact and leave a message for the COVID-19 response team at (315) 898-2012 or COVID-19response@unyumc.org and someone will contact you.

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The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, as a global pandemic. The Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church is actively determining the best way to balance ministry while protecting the health of all clergy and laity. This page is designed to support leaders in our Conference as they make critical decisions in a situation that is quickly changing.

The latest news:

• Church COVID-19 Guidelines

• Christian Stewardship in Uncertain Times: watch webinar with Rev. Bill Gottschalk Fielding and Rev. Susan Ranous

• Relief efforts from Wespath and the CBOPHB during the COVID-19 Crisis—Amendment to Arrearage Policy Enforcement Delay (UNY)

• Safe Sanctuaries: Supporting a Shift to Online Youth Ministry Meetings (Discipleship Ministries)

• New York State Council of Churches’ coronavirus guide for Pastoral Leaders, Judicatories, and Congregations (NYS Council of Churches)

• Bishop Mark J. Webb addresses Upper New York Conference about COVID-19

• Conference Leadership shares advice on COVID-19 (UNY)

Resources

Self-care Resources

• Self-care assessment
• Take 10 self care
• Taking care of yourself checklist

DisAbility Ministries Committee Resources and Tips

• Access to Worship Actions
• Accessible COVID-19 Information
• Advocacy Actions with References
• Outreach Resource Sheet
• Resources for Praying without Words

Discipleship Ministries
Recorded webinar on setting up recurring giving

General Council on Finance and Administration
Understand electronic giving

United Methodist Communications
Quickly find an online giving solution for your church

United Methodist Communications
Adding a donation option to your church Facebook page

Latest News (UMNews.org)
https://www.umnews.org/