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Our Connection

The Native American people and Native American churches within our conference are a part of our Global Neighborhood, bringing a rich history and diverse gifts. The purpose of our work is to build relationships between all members of our churches and all Native peoples. Your can support our work by:


  • Learning more about Native American people, history, culture

  • Visiting the Native American churches in our Conference

  • Recommending individuals as members of CONAM

  • Contributing to Native American Conference Advance Specials: Native American Outreach/Transportation Program # 3204; Onondaga Nation UMC # 3202


Submitting the name of a designated member of your church/or charge to your District Superintendent as charged in The Book of Discipline:


"Every local church at charge conference shall designate by nomination and election a minimum of one person per charge (without regard to race or ethnic origin) or a designated member of an established church committee to represent the need for better awareness of Native American contributions in the local church. These names are to be submitted to the District Superintendent at charge conference and given to the Annual Conference committee on Native American ministry." (Book of Discipline, 2008, ¶654).


Upper New York CONAM is a member of the Northeastern Jurisdiction Native American Ministries Committee (NEJNAMC) which is comprised of the Conference CONAM's in the Jurisdiction. The committee meets once a year, usually in the fall, to hear from each other and to learn about resources that are available to the churches, native communities, and native people of our jurisdiction through the United Methodist Church, other faith entities, and secular resources. For more information about NEJNAMC contact Chairperson Todd Warfield.



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