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Christmas Day (Conference office closed)
December 25, 2025
Christmas Eve (Conference office closed)
December 24, 2025
World AIDS Day
December 1, 2025
First Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2025
Day after Thanksgiving (Conference office closed)
November 28, 2025
Thanksgiving (Conference office closed)
November 27, 2025
United Methodist Student Day
November 23, 2025
United Methodist Student Day supports the education of children and provides scholarships for United Methodist students.
Safe Sanctuaries Zoom Training (3.5 hour basic training)
November 1, 2025
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/c7vuv36VFcT2315F7
All Saints Day
November 1, 2025
Native American Heritage Month
November 1, 2025
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.
Laity Sunday
October 19, 2025
Laity Sunday celebrates the ministry and witness of laypersons everywhere through a special service.
World Communion Sunday
October 5, 2025
Usually celebrated on the first Sunday in October, this Sunday supports scholarships for students pursuing advanced degrees, including international students and U.S. racial-ethnic students.
Safe Sanctuaries Zoom Training (Training of Trainers)
October 4, 2025
Training of Trainers - TOT
(this training is for anyone who would like to become a church or district Safe Sanctuaries trainer in the Upper New York Conference. Must havecompleted 3.5 hour basic Training prior to taking the TOT Training.)
Saturday, October 4, 2025 9am - 12:30pm
Registration Opens September 1, 2025@ Midnight & Closes October 1, 2025 @ Midnight (no exceptions)
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/2N1Vv8h4nWHb6V1k7
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to appreciate and celebrate the colorful cultures, rich histories, and diversity of the American Latino community.
Labor Day (Conference office closed)
September 1, 2025
Safe Sanctuaries Zoom Training (3.5 hour basic training)
August 2, 2025
3.5 HOUR BASIC TRAININGS
(this training is for all clergy, and laity working with children, youth or vulnerable adults)
Saturday, August 2, 2025 9am - 12:30pm
Registration Opens July 1, 2025@ Midnight & Closes July 30, 2025 @ Midnight (no exceptions)
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/NZbjx91525fEw5629
Salt of the Earth Missions: Walk on Water
July 31, 2025 — August 3, 2025 Location: Watertown: First UMC Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) More Information: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/CCYM/event/walkonwater/
Salt of the Earth Missions: Walk on Water is an exciting opportunity for youth, who have completed grades 6-12, to spend intentional time together this summer serving, learning, and growing in their relationship with God and others.
Adult chaperones for each group are fully resposible for the youth they are bringing to the event. This includes behavior, maintaining your church's Safe Sanctuary policies, supervision, and transportation throughout the weekend. All programatic elements - service opportunities, food, fun, worship, and sleeping arangements - will be provided by CCYM and Upper New York Missional Engagement.
Independence Day (Conference office closed)
July 4, 2025
Juneteenth (Conference office closed)
June 19, 2025
Father’s Day
June 15, 2025
Trinity Sunday
June 15, 2025
Trinity Sunday celebrates the unity and mystery of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Peace with Justice Sunday
June 15, 2025
Peace with Justice Sunday advocates for peace and justice.