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


    News Stories from October 2017

    Resource Center Director, Diane Miner to retire

    October 3, 2017 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Diane Miner, Director of the Upper New York Conference’s Resource Center will retire next month. She has played a very valuable role in the UNY Conference ever since its formation and prior to that, she served as the Resource Center Director for the Wyoming Conference. When the four Conferences in Upper New York merged to become the Upper New York Conference in 2010, Diane, along with Sheila Rader facilitated …more

    From the Desk of Bishop Webb: Response to mass shooting in Las Vegas

    October 3, 2017 / By Bishop Mark J. Webb

    Editor’s note: On Oct. 3 Bishop Mark J. Webb sent the following letter about the tragic violence that took place in Las Vegas. Sisters and brothers in Christ, We have watched in horror as once again a mass shooting, the most deadly in American history has claimed the lives of at least 59 innocent people and injured hundreds more. Pray for the victims, family members, first responders, and others in …more

    Worship Leaders for the INWARD Conference Youth Events Named

    October 3, 2017 / By Eleanor Collinsworth

    It’s time to register for the Conference Council on Youth Ministries Fall Gathering, now called INWARD. At these two gatherings (East and West), CCYM is putting aside the theatrics in favor of a truly profound, God-filled experience. With a focus on small-group time and prayer, they aim to make an event from which you can leave saying you've experienced God. The Worship Team of the CCYM is …more

    Centerpoint Christian Fellowship reaches its neighbors with a day of music and fun

    October 2, 2017 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Nine years ago when Pastor Wayne Clemens was serving at Van Hornesville United Methodist Church, a lay person approached him with the idea to have a “Gospel Fest” at a beautiful park across the street. Pastor Wayne said, “We invited the community and had a great time.” Fast-forward six years later and Pastor Wayne is serving at Centerpoint Christian Fellowship, which is on 50 acres of land; …more

    Peace with Justice Grant Application Deadline Approaching

    October 2, 2017 / By Heather Smith

    The deadline to apply for the next round of grants this year is Nov. 1. Find the current Peace with Justice grant application here. The Social Holiness Team looks forward to hearing what ministries may be emerging around our Annual Conference! In May, the Social Holiness Team approved three grants. Labor-Religion Coalition of NYS for a series of Truth Commissions on Poverty in New York State during the summer and fall …more



    With more than 100,000 members, United Methodists of Upper New York comprises of more than 675 local churches and 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."