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2025 Open Churches

During the regular appointment season (January to May), the cabinet will post a list of the open churches being considered on Wednesdays on the Conference website.

Clergy interested in being considered for one of these churches is to inform the episcopal office exclusively via email at bishopsoffice@unyumc.org by Thursday at 3 p.m. and share why you believe you would serve the congregation well. The appointive cabinet will prayerfully consider these requests during their discernment process.

Clergy communicating their interest in an open church,

• Must understand that requesting to be considered for an appointment is strictly advisory and does not guarantee you will be considered or appointed to the open church.
• Cannot, in any way, communicate with the members of the pastor of the open church to advocate on their behalf.
• Can be assured that their request to the cabinet will remain confidential, will not affect their current appointment, and will not be shared with your current church’s Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC).
• If serving in another conference, notify your resident bishop and district superintendent before inquiring with UNY.
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The UNY Appointive Cabinet is currently considering part time appointments for the following churches:

Adirondack District

Corinth UMC, Corinth, NY
Lyon Mountain Memorial UMC, Lyon Mountain, NY
White Creek: Jermain UMC, White Creek, NY

Albany District

Broadalbin UMC, Broadalbin, NY
Centre Glenville UMC, Glenville, NY
Dolgeville/Oppenheim/Stratford UMCs, Dolgeville, NY
East Stone Arabia UMC, Fort Plain, NY
Mechanicville UMC, Mechanicville, NY

Cornerstone District

Trinity UMC, Olean NY
Bolivar UMC, Bolivar NY
River's Edge UMC, Portville, NY
Kennedy UMC, Jamestown, NY
Camp Street UMC, Jamestown, NY
Pleasant Valley UMC, Cassadaga, NY
Ellington UMC, Ellington, NY
 
Crossroads District

East Homer, McGraw and Marathon
Oswego: Journey of Faith, Oswego, NY
Warners UMC, Warners, NY
 
Finger Lakes District

Auburn UMC, Auburn, NY
Amazing Grace Parish: Butler, Countryside and Victory
Ledyard UMC, Ledyard, NY
Varna UMC, Varna, NY
Mecklenburg UMC, Mecklenburg, NY
Ithaca: Forest Home Chapel, Ithaca, NY

Genesee Valley District

Allen’s Hill UMC, Allens Hill, NY
Canadice UMC, Canadice, NY
Rochester: Emmanuel UMC, Rochester, NY
Victor: First UMC, Victor, NY
Adams Basin UMC, Adams Basin, NY
Walworth UMC, Walworth, NY

Mohawk District

Ohio UMC, Ohio, NY
Bernhard’s Bay UMC, Bernhards Bay, NY
Trenton UMC, Barneveld, NY
Hawkinsville UMC, Boonville, NY
Westmoreland UMC, Westmoreland, NY
Whitesboro: Trinity UMC, Whitesboro, NY
Oneida First UMC, Oneida, NY

Mountain View District

Addison UMC, Addison, NY
North Cohocton UMC, North Cohocton, NY
Erin UMC, Erin, NY
Elmira Heights: Oakwood UMC

Niagara Frontier District

Collins Center, Collins Center, NY
N Tonawanda, N Tonawanda, NY
Protection UMC, Protection, NY
Holland UMC, Holland, NY
Johnsonburg UMC, Varysburg, NY
Orchard Park UMC, Orchard Park NY

Northern Flow District

Brainardsville UMC, Brainardsville, NY
Chateaugay UMC’s, Chateaugay, NY
West Stockholm UMC, West Stockholm, NY
Norwood UMC, Norwood, NY
Russell and Hermon UMC’s, Degrasse UMC , Russell, NY
Adams UMC,  Adams, NY
Sulphur Springs UMC, Sulpher Springs, NY
Martinsburg UMC, Lowville, NY
Dexter and Brownville UMC’s Dexter, NY and Brownville, NY
Three Mile Bay UMC,  Pont Peninsula UMC, Three Mile Bay, NY
Sandy Creek UMC, Sandy Creek, NY

Oneonta District

Edmeston UMC, Edmeston, NY
Hamilton: Park UMC, Hamilton, NY
Waterville UMC, Waterville, NY
Afton UMC, Afton, NY
Bainbridge UMC, Bainbridge, NY
Hunstersland UMC, Middleburg, NY
Mt Upton UMC, Sidney, NY
N. Afton UMC, Afton, NY
Poolville UMC, Hamilton, NY
Roseboom UMC, Milford, NY
Unadilla UMC, Sidney, NY
Unadilla Center UMC, Sidney, NY
West Exeter UMC, Burlington, NY
North Norwich UMC, Norwich, NY

The UNY Appointive Cabinet is currently considering full time appointments for the following churches:

Adirondack District

None at this time.

Albany District

None at this time.

Binghamton District

None at this time.

Cornerstone District

None at this time.

Crossroads District

None at this time.

Finger Lakes District

None at this time.

Genesee Valley District

None at this time.

Mohawk District

Rome: First UMC/Delta UMC
400 N. George St/6285 Hawkins Corner Rd
Rome, NY 13440/Rome, NY 13440
Two point - Fulltime
rome1stumc.org/

Mountain View District

Elmira: New Beginnings UMC
300 E. Miller St.
Elmira, NY 14904
Fulltime
elmiranewbeginnings.com

Niagara Frontier District

None at this time.

Northern Flow District

None at this time.

Oneonta District

None at this time.
 

Please note: for additional information on statistics please go to the UNY Journal.