November 2025
November 1, 2025
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the culture, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. It also raises awareness of the challenges they have faced and continue to face. …more
November 1, 2025
All Saints Day
November 1, 2025
Safe Sanctuaries Zoom Training (3.5 hour basic training)
3.5 HOUR BASIC TRAININGS (this training is for all clergy, and laity working with children, youth or vulnerable adults) Saturday, November 1, 2025 9am - 12:30pm Registration Opens October 1, 2025@ Midnight & Closes October 29, 2025 @ Midnight (no exceptions) Registration Link: https://forms.gle/c7vuv3 …more
November 1, 2025 / 9:00am – 11:00am
ERT 200 - Safety Officer Virtual Course
UMCOR is excited to partner with the CDRCs of the NEJ to offer the ERT 200 – Safety Officer Virtual Course on November 1, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. This two-hour course, led by trainer Jim Savage (KY), is …more
November 2, 2025
Indigenous Peoples Concert
Experience an afternoon of music and movement at the Indigenous Peoples Concert on Sunday, November 2 at 3 p.m. at Ganondagan: Seneca Art and Culture Center at 7000 County Road 41, Victor, NY. The E-Yah-Pah-Hah Wind Quintet will honor …more
November 5, 2025 / 10:00am – 4:00pm
AI for Ministry: A Practical Training with Jason Moore
Join us Wednesday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Conference Center for AI for Ministry: A Practical Training with Jason Moore. This full-day, hands-on training is designed specifically for church leaders, pastors, and Conference staff. …more
November 10, 2025 / 10:00am – 3:00pm
Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Summit
Join Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez and the Rev. Jee Hae Song, Associate Director of Missional Excellence, for an inspiring day filled with storytelling, connection, and shared ministry for the first-ever Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Summit. A …more
November 15, 2025 / 9:00am – 12:00pm
Conference Leadership Team meeting
The Conference Leadership Team will be meeting remotely via Zoom. …more
November 15, 2025 / 10:00am – 4:00pm
Get Started in Messy Church Training
Discover Messy Church! Looking for a fresh, family-friendly way to build community and share faith? Messy Church is an engaging, intergenerational expression of church that combines creativity, hospitality, and celebration—perfect for those who may not connect with …more
November 18, 2025
SUS & UNY Missional Cabinet
November 19, 2025
SUS & UNY Appointive Cabinet
November 19, 2025 / 10:00am – 3:00pm
Clergy Days Apart: Cornerstone/Niagara Frontier Districts
Advent enters in the chill and drizzle, whispering, "Be Still." God murmurs with icy breath, slow down... this is not a race. This pre-Advent season, you are invited to breathe in this moment and hear the things being said. Won' …more
November 19, 2025 / 10:00am – 3:00pm
Clergy Days Apart: Crossroads/Finger Lakes
Advent enters in the chill and drizzle, whispering, "Be Still." God murmurs with icy breath, slow down... this is not a race. This pre-Advent season, you are invited to breathe in this moment and hear the things being said. Won' …more
November 23, 2025
United Methodist Student Day
United Methodist Student Day supports the education of children and provides scholarships for United Methodist students. …more
November 25, 2025 / 9:00am – 10:00am
Let’s Pray Together with Bishop Héctor
Clergy are invited to join Bishop Héctor for an online prayer gathering prior to Holy Week. An email invitation is being sent separately. If you have any questions, email news@unyumc.org. …more
November 27, 2025
Thanksgiving (Conference office closed)
November 28, 2025
Day after Thanksgiving (Conference office closed)
November 30, 2025
First Sunday of Advent
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