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