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


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    Lay Servant Courses

    Adirondack District
    Albany District
    Binghamton District
    Cornerstone District
    Crossroads District
    Finger Lakes District
    Genesee Valley District
    Mohawk District
    Mountain View District
    Niagara Frontier District
    Northern Flow District
    Oneonta District 


    Adirondack District


    Albany District

    Advanced Course: Becoming Accountable Disciples
    Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
    Zoom
    Cost: $20
    Facilitator: Bruce France
    To register, email Bruce at bfrance@nycap.rr.com.

    Basic Course
    October 16, 30, November 6, 13, 20: 7 p.m.
    Hybrid: Delmar UMC and Zoom
    428 Kenwood Ave. in Delmar

    Cost: $20
    Facilitator: Heather Smith and Jane O'Neill
    To register, email Heather Smith at beezermcgee@yahoo.com or call (518) 368-2209.


    Binghamton District


    Cornerstone District


    Crossroads District

    Basic Course
    Mondays: September 30 - October 28: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
    Zoom
    Facilitator: Bob Mueller, CLM
    Click here for more course information.

    Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution
    Tuesdays: October 22 - November 19: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
    Erwin First UMC
    920 Euclid Ave, Syracuse NY 13210
    Facilitator: Rev. Diane DiLuzio
    Click here for more course information.

    Click here for an application.


    Finger Lakes District


    Genessee Valley District

    Fall Training Retreat
    November 1-3
    Asbury Retreat Center
    16 Lakeside Avenue in Silver Lake

    Basic Lay Servant Course
    Facilitator: Carmen FS Vianese

    Spiritual Gifts
    Facilitator: Rev. Ann Robinson

    Lay Pastoral Care Giving
    Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Doug Wilson

    Public Speaking
    Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Phillip Phaneuf

    Registration deadline: October 20

    Click here for course descriptions, accommodations, and registration fees.


    Mohawk District

    **Please note the grace period for lay servants to obtain their continuing education has expired. If you have not taken an advanced class since 2020, you will need to complete a class by Dec. 31, 2024, and submit your annual report, to maintain your status as an active Certified Lay Servant/Lay Speaker/Lay Minister.


    Mountain View District

    Exploring Healing Prayer
    December 13 & 14
    Hybrid: location TBD and via Zoom
    Facilitator: Susan Silhan
    Cost: $25 for in-person; $15 Zoom
    For more information, contact Susan at healing.wholenessministry@gmail.com.

    Loving People and Planet in God's Name
    Thursdays: October 17, 24, 31 & November 7 &14: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
    Zoom
    Facilitator: Ann Welch Wood
    Cost: $15 
    For more information, contact Ann at awelchwood@hotmail.com.
    Click here for more information. 
     


    Niagara Frontier District


    Northern Flow District


    Oneonta District


    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."